Rare Pathe 35mm Professional Type-X French Cinema Film Camera, circa 1908-1912

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Rare Pathe 35mm Professional Type-X French Cinema Film Camera, circa 1908-1912

About the Item

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note: This antique MAY qualify for our EXTRA 10-15% off Gallery sale, Going on now. Please inquire. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Offered for your consideration is this extremely rare and authentic Pathe 35mm Model Professional Type X Motion Picture Camera, built circa 1908-1912. This is a museum quality rare Pathe cinema camera, serial number: 744. It is extremely rare because it is virtually impossible to find one like it in unmolested original condition and it has all original unrestored leather, paint, wood and patina from circa 1908-1912. It does show its old age with regal splendor. The epitome of circa 108 year old working cinema camera ~patina~. This camera was sold by the USA Pathe Distributor. The official USA distributor added factory approved features such as the: mechanical footage counter, shutter position indicator, more rugged handcrank and French Flag holder, that are all still present. We have very gently cleaned the camera and conservation treated all leather and lubricated some of the geared internal movement of this camera but retained ALL of the original wear, aged surfaces and patina of this circa over 108 year old artifact. All remaining leather is 1908 original (Moroccan pigskin) as is all the paint and (~bois gaine~) wood. The factory original leather carry strap is broken but still remains attached as the original leather strap, also from 1908-1912. All parts are original and the hand crank turns the camera movement easily. This same model and vintage Pathe 35mm camera was used to film ~Birth of a Nation~, released in 1915, as well as thousands more feature films before WW 1. More 35mm films were shot on this model camera before WW 1, than with any other camera of that era. When these are found they are usually very worn out or worse: scraps of wood and metal and not working as these were the workhorse cameras of the early century cinema industry. Typically, heavily used and unpreserved wood, leather and steel turn into rust and dust after 100 years. Nicer examples of this model camera have usually been overly restored with new leather, paint and wood and polished brass and while pretty, do not retain the complete overall originality of an example like the Pathe Professional Type X presented here. This camera represents a unique opportunity for a collector to own a fully original USA sold and prepared, unmolested example of the Pathe 35mm Professional Type X, from Circa 1908-1912. Also included with the camera is the circa 1905 wood with geared head early tripod pictured. The tripod is period accurate and appears to have been made in England. We are still researching the tripod and head maker. A perfect tripod on which to set this Pathe survivor. This camera is complete with all internal movement parts, 2 original film magazines, one spare original magazine, a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 5cm taking lens, rare French flag holder, hand crank and original steel spring magazine drive belt. This is a rare opportunity to own a true cinema relic. More photos are available at the buyers request. Please note that the original leather door pull for the movement door exists and was left off for some photos during cleaning. But it does show in other photos here. ~Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - “Like artifacts of an ancient civilization - these rare legends of early Motion Picture and related production equipment technology - have a secure and appreciating place in history.” About Our Firm: We specialize in CERTIFIED cinema equipment antiques and artifacts circa 1900 to 1969 and beyond, representing the Art Nouveau, Machine Age, Art Deco, Industrial Age and Mid Century Periods. We have been active collectors and curators of vintage motion picture equipment for over 49 years. All of our antiques are guaranteed to be as described and photographed. We offer partial or full refurbishment and various levels of restoration services at our Workshop. All antique items sold are carefully preserved, cleaned and gently prepared at no extra charge according to the wishes of our buyers. We prefer to offer original ‘preserved’ cinema equipment antiques showing original patina and use from years of cinema production work. However, minor to full restoration is available at additional cost. All items sold and offered are presented as fairly and honestly as possible and we offer a limited return policy on most items sold. Please inquire about this return policy. We also offer a signed and sealed Certificate of Authenticity with all antique items sold. SHIPPING NOTE: If a shipping price is quoted here, it is completely GENERIC. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR AN EXACT QUOTE BASED ON YOUR SPECIFIC NEED AND LOCATION. NOTE Due to the nature of online photo reproduction we cannot be responsible for exact photographic color, hue, contrast and flash and non flash exposure accuracy in our photos. While we do our best to display photos that are as accurate as possible, our photos may or may not depict the absolute EXACT hue or color tone of our antiques due to the many variables in image photography, image exporting, image uploading and viewer monitor accuracy. Please ask about color tone and hue BEFORE buying, if this is a concern! Your inquiries are welcomed on this matter. NOTE: In the interest of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures (which we DO correctly convert internally to modern electrical working household standards). Therefore some electrical and mechanical items MAY or may not perform and operate. We sell these as accurate display and collectible antique items. Your inquiries are welcomed on this matter. We are ALWAYS here to help and offer many options for the proper presentation of your cinema equipment antiques.  Thank You.

Creator:
Pathe Freres (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Bronze,Glass,Hardwood,Iron,Leather,Metal,Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1908-1912
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Unmolested, original circa 1908-1912 artifact in very good original 100+ year old condition. Few remain of these.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: OBO1stDibs: LU137628826533