German 35 mm projector, ca. 1915.

Ernemann Kinoptikon 35 mm projector, made in Germany in the early 20th century (circa 1915). This singular article is a real museum piece, and though the stands for the film reels are missing, it provides a good mechanical working. The light bulb can be connected to any domestic socket and seems to be in good working order, though it has not been tested yet. The projector is well preserved and boasts a quite attractive look, with an ancient and complex style that provides it with a special charm.The Ernemann Kinoptikon projector was launched in 191 by the Ernemann Werke AG from Dresden, Germany. The firm was founded in 1889 by Heinrich Ernemann and his partner, Mr. Matthias, though in 1891 Matthias left the business. The companys first products were wood cameras for professional photographers. In 1903 their started to produce cameras and cine cameras for amateurs too, and also cinema projectors: the first success in this field was the Imperator, launched in 1909. In 1926 Ernemann merged with ICA, also in Dresden, Goerz in Berlin and Contessa-Nettel in Stuttgart to become Zeiss Ikon.The projector is made of black-lacquered metal sheet. The black finish is in quite good condition, showing only slight signs of wear almost imperceptible. The device stands on a solid wooden base composed of several wooden planks assembled with tongue-and-groove joints. Its mobile component parts work fluidly and the mechanism is in general good condition. The lens bears the engraved name of the manufacturer: ERNEMANN-WERKE AG DRESDEN. On the wooden base there is an old sticker with the models name, ERNEMANN KINOPTIKON, and a metal plate with information about the original distributor: JOHANNES OSCHATZ from Berlin.This striking projector from the early 1900s is a museum piece that will stand out in the home of any cinema lover.Measurements: Width: 35 cm. Height: 32 cm.