Pathéorama viewer in black lacquered papier-mâché, with a blue and gold label featuring the famous Pathé rooster. Marked "Film non-flammable – Patented SGDG – Pathé Vincennes". The device is complete, with optical lens and internal reels containing an original maritime-themed film (a view of a military ship visible through the eyepiece). French version produced towards the end of the 1920s, rare in this blue hue.
✦ Origin: France, Pathé Cinema – Vincennes ✦ Estimated period: circa 1920-1930 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 13.5 × 5 × 4 cm ✦ Material: lacquered boiled cardboard, optical glass ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of wear, clear lens ✦ Contents: Complete viewer with 1 original military-themed film
A fascinating example of Pathé miniature cinema – a playful, technical and decorative object for a collection of optical toys or vintage cinema.
