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Lot 158

Montgomery Ward Hollywood Projector

Estimate: $80 - $120
Starting Bid
$40

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Montgomery Ward 16 mm Film Hollywood Projector, books on film, and film reel, 20th Century,
Black painted metal electric film projector, complete with two reels, a film canister. Includes an Edison base light bulb.

With 2 books on film: TALBOT, Frederick (1880-1924). Moving Pictures, How they Are Made and Worked (1912, first edition) and EGELER, C.E. and FARNHAM, R.E., Picture Projection with MAZDA Lamps (1929).

With film reel: EXCEL, News of the World (1943) in original box. 16 mm film. Original finish. Power cord in fair condition, though electrical components untested. Crank and springs oxidized and stiff. Film reel in fair condition.

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