Antique VEDES hand-cranked projector with black metal housing, lens and mechanical components, shown from the side.

Antique VEDES Hand-Cranked Kinematograph with 19 Glass Slides

€895,00 EUR
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Antique VEDES hand-cranked projector with black metal housing, lens and mechanical components, shown from the side.
  • Antique VEDES hand-cranked projector with black metal housing, lens and mechanical components, shown from the side.
  • Close-up of the riveted VEDES nameplate on the textured black base of the antique hand-cranked projector.
  • Antique VEDES projector showing the lens, slide holder, drive wheel and exposed hand-operated mechanism.
  • Side view of the antique VEDES projector with lens, slide holder, shutter blades and exposed mechanical parts.
  • Close-up of the antique VEDES projector's exposed gears and hand crank, with wear to the black finish.
  • Close-up of the VEDES projector's slide holder beside the cylindrical housing and exposed mechanism.
  • Angled view of the antique VEDES projector showing the slotted cylindrical housing, gears and hand crank.
  • Antique VEDES projector with its cylindrical housing removed and placed beside the exposed mechanism.
  • Detail of the VEDES projector's hand-cranked gear mechanism, black base and cylindrical housing.
  • Red-framed illustrated glass slide in the VEDES projector's holder; the seller reports glass damage to this slide.
  • Collection of red-framed illustrated magic lantern glass slides arranged in two columns on a red surface.
  • Close-up of a red-framed magic lantern glass slide with circular illustrated scenes and printed numbers.
  • Detail of a red-framed magic lantern glass slide showing colorful figures in numbered scenes 10, 11 and 12.
  • Close-up of illustrated scenes numbered 2 and 3 on an antique magic lantern glass slide.
  • Antique VEDES hand-cranked projector with black metal housing, lens and mechanical components, shown from the side.
  • Close-up of the riveted VEDES nameplate on the textured black base of the antique hand-cranked projector.
  • Antique VEDES projector showing the lens, slide holder, drive wheel and exposed hand-operated mechanism.
  • Side view of the antique VEDES projector with lens, slide holder, shutter blades and exposed mechanical parts.
  • Close-up of the antique VEDES projector's exposed gears and hand crank, with wear to the black finish.
  • Close-up of the VEDES projector's slide holder beside the cylindrical housing and exposed mechanism.
  • Angled view of the antique VEDES projector showing the slotted cylindrical housing, gears and hand crank.
  • Antique VEDES projector with its cylindrical housing removed and placed beside the exposed mechanism.
  • Detail of the VEDES projector's hand-cranked gear mechanism, black base and cylindrical housing.
  • Red-framed illustrated glass slide in the VEDES projector's holder; the seller reports glass damage to this slide.
  • Collection of red-framed illustrated magic lantern glass slides arranged in two columns on a red surface.
  • Close-up of a red-framed magic lantern glass slide with circular illustrated scenes and printed numbers.
  • Detail of a red-framed magic lantern glass slide showing colorful figures in numbered scenes 10, 11 and 12.
  • Close-up of illustrated scenes numbered 2 and 3 on an antique magic lantern glass slide.
Antique VEDES Hand-Cranked Kinematograph with 19 Glass Slides

Antique VEDES Hand-Cranked Kinematograph with 19 Glass Slides

€895,00 EUR
ContinentalVintage.com proudly presents a distinctive object from the early days of cinema: an antique hand-cranked home cinema projector bearing a VEDES nameplate, offered with a collection of 19 glass slides. An evocative time capsule of early European precision mechanics and visual culture, bringing together engineering and illustrated storytelling. VEDES Mechanical Kinematograph and Magic Lantern This set combines a mechanical kinematograph with a magic lantern projector for glass slides. Its hand crank, exposed gears, cylindrical housing and riveted VEDES nameplate on the base make it an intriguing collectible for enthusiasts of early projection technology and historic cinema. According to the seller, the projector was made in Nuremberg, Germany's historic toy-making center, and originally distributed through the German buying association VEDES. The estimated production period is circa 1910–1920, spanning the late Belle Époque and early interwar years. This historical attribution and dating have not been independently verified. The seller identifies a cast-iron base, a brass VEDES nameplate and a Maltese cross mechanism. The exposed mechanical components give the projector its distinctive technical character; the precise mechanism and material specifications have not been independently established. Collection of 19 Glass Slides According to the seller, the accompanying collection consists of 19 hand-colored and lithographic glass slides. These feature sequential scenes including early slapstick, historical narratives and scenes described by the seller as Eastern-themed: illustrated stories recalling early comic strips and the world of animation and projection. The projector and glass slides are offered together as one collection, preserving their association. An atmospheric display piece for a historic cinema collection, a study or a cabinet of antique technology. Operation and Condition The seller describes the set as very complete, hand-operated and fully functioning. The projector shows visible age and wear, including losses to the black finish and localized oxidation. Please note: one of the 19 glass slides has glass damage, as reported by the seller in reference to the photograph showing a slide in the holder. This damage forms part of the offered condition. Please examine the photographs carefully for visible details and the condition of the object. Specifications • Object: antique hand-cranked mechanical kinematograph and magic lantern projector. • Nameplate: VEDES. • Included: collection of 19 glass slides; one slide has glass damage. • Estimated production period according to the seller: circa 1910–1920. • Origin according to the seller: Nuremberg, Germany. • Dimensions: 29 × 23 × 23 cm. • Weight: 1926 grams. • Price for the offered set: €895. Only one example of this product is available. Tracked shipping is charged separately.

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