Vintage Pathé-Baby film reel The Annunciation old silent movie

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for a vintage film reel, specifically designed for the Pathé-Baby projector, an iconic home cinema system from the early 20th century. The reel shown in the photo is circular with a characteristic cutout on one side, typical of Pathé-Baby spools. On the upper surface, the "Pathé" brand is clearly molded in relief, giving the object immediate visual authenticity for connoisseurs of vintage cinematic equipment.

On the edge of the reel, a paper label indicates the film's title: "L'Annonciation" (The Annunciation). This detail confirms it is a film with a religious or historical theme, as was common in Pathé-Baby catalogs. The reel appears to be made of a dark, matte-looking material, probably plastic or bakelite, though this cannot be confirmed without further information. The set is presented in a white fabric case, which is not included in the object's description but enhances the piece in the photo.

The film is only visible on the edge; no images or frames are exposed in this view. The visual condition shows moderate wear, consistent with the object's age, including some marks and traces on the reel's surface, without any major chips visible on the presented side.

This type of reel was intended for use with Pathé-Baby projectors, which were very popular in the 1920s and 1930s for projecting silent films at home. The central mechanism of the reel, with its hexagonal opening, is typical of this system, ensuring good retention during projection.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of use and age on the surface. Refer to the photo to assess the overall condition.

Did you know? The Pathé-Baby was launched in 1922 by Pathé Frères. It was the first highly successful amateur cinema system, using a 9.5 mm film format designed for the general public. Pathé-Baby reels were offered with a wide choice of titles, ranging from newsreels to fiction or religious subjects, such as "L'Annonciation" here.

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