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Lot 291:
Description
A vintage Pathéscope 9.5mm Super Baby model film projector, manufactured in France. The unit is constructed from black-painted metal with assorted brass and steel components. A shield-shaped nameplate on the main housing features the script Pathéscope above British patent numbers 175963, 195945, and 196395, and is marked Made in France. A smaller circular plate on the upper support arm is embossed with PB EX Pathéscope SUPER. The projector is mounted on a rectangular metal base fitted with two toggle switches labelled L and M. This example is equipped with an external electric motor, film reel arms, and guide rollers. The power supply has been modified with a modern white cable and a UK three-pin plug.