Pathe Gem 16mm cine projector.
Pathescope Ltd
Category
Photographic technology
Date
1930
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Plastic, Rubber, Fabric
Measurements
330 x 180 mm; 440 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Fox Talbot Museum, Wiltshire
NT 1525256.1
Summary
Pathe Gem 16mm cine projector. The whole is a metal construction with a brown metallic finish, it is mounted on an oval base through which a plastic control adjusts the projectors tilt and at the front there are the electrical controls to turn the lamp and motor on & off and to control the motor speed. Underneath the base is there is a control to change the voltage with 3 settings, 200/210, 220/230, 240/250 and the correct voltage is selected by screwing in a brass bolt with a plastic head. Also on the base is a manufacturers plate which reads - Pathescope Ltd London NW2, England Machine No 7341, Film size 16mm AC volts only 200/250 watts 200 Designed and made in England From the back on the left hand side is the motor housing which is pierced to allow acces for a 3 core rubber and fabric covered flex. Above the motor are 2 pulleys to drive the film spindles. On the right hand side, is the light housing which has a cover secured with 3 bolts with knurled finger fastening which allows east access to change the bulb. The film transit mechanism primarily white metal spindles with a rubber metal clawed film transport spool. The front holds the lens and film gate is on 2 arms which allow easy access for loading the film and fit back in place with a spring clip, the focusing system for the lens is a helical mount with a chromed outer cover. The spool spindles and pulleys are mounted on an arc shape metal arm which in use are arcs away from the projector but for storage can be removed and remounted so the arc can be matched into the shape of the projector itself. The main drive belt is rubber and the other is spring metal.
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
Pathescope Ltd , Manufacturing processes