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Lapipe, Paris Lapiposcope Cinematograph

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Product number: AI_33_36707
Starting Price €7,000
Estimate € 14.000 – 16.000
Condition : B/A
Manufacture Year : 1896
serial number : 188
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Lapipe, Paris Lapiposcope Cinematograph

extremely rare and very early cinematograph, patented by Lapipe on 8. September 1896 - it was the smallest motion picture camera in its time, for 35mm perforated film, with rotating shutter, serial number stamped on brass maker's plaque on top, matching unmarked brass lens (similar to the lenses used by Lumiere brothers), removable front, back and one side, the device can also be used as a projector, in beautiful condition, less then 10 such complete cameras are existing in the world

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