A Coronet Mark 1 (model A) 9.5mm cine camera
Coronet
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1932 - 1937
Materials
Metal, Glass, Bakelite, Leather
Measurements
120 x 150 x 60 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
Order this imageCollection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1524749.1
Summary
A Coronet Mark 1 (model A) 9.5mm cine camera, with Coronet Anastigmat f3.9 fixed focus lens mounted on a bakelite frontpiece, a clockwork spring wound motor and direct vision viewfinder. The camera is made of metal covered in black leatherette, and has a leather steadying strap. Inside the body is a Pathescope film cassette. Markings; impressed on the leatherette cover (both sides) is the Coronet Cine logo Coronet Anastigmat f3.9 on the lens front Inside the camera body "Made in England L4238" Embossed on the film cassette (rear) "Pathex Made in France" and patent numbers On paper discs attached to the film cassette (front) "Limited Licence Pathescope Ltd, processing paid" and other licence information
Provenance
Part of the Fenton Collection. A gift from British Film Institute in 2017. From 1986-1999, part of BFI collection for the Museum of the Moving Image. BFI purchased collection in 1986 from James Fenton's Museum of Photography, Port Erin, Isle of Man 1976-1986
Makers and roles
Coronet, manufacturer