Bioscope Cinematographic Camera (UK origin) ...

Description

Bioscope Cinematographic Camera (UK origin) Designed by early British film pioneer Alfred Darling of Brighton, this 35mm. camera features a polished mahogany body with brass binding, leather strap and retailer's plaque reading "The Bioscope Camera, The Warwick Trading Co. LTD., 113, 115, 117 Charing Cross Rd., London W.C.", hand-cranked mechanism with two 15-tooth sprockets, bakelite retaining guards, double-claw, two film magazines and a brass-bound Aldis Uno Anastigmat f/4.5 4in. lens, the bedplate and magazine stamped AD. Has a replacement handle and brass corner reinforcements. Repaired split to side and lens boards. With tripod and two spare magazines. From the collection of Debbie Reynolds.

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