Bardwell & McAlister LT-330 Studio lights
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Bardwell & McAlister LT-330 vintage Hollywood Fresnel cinema projector, authentic professional studio lighting from Hollywood, California, dating circa 1935–1950, in very good condition and tested and in working order.
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Vintage Hollywood cinema projector – Bardwell & McAlister – Fresnel – United States – circa 1935–1950
Authentic professional studio projector made by Bardwell & McAlister Inc., Hollywood, California, an iconic figure in Hollywood studio lighting equipment during the golden age of cinema.
This fully metal Fresnel projector, mounted on its original wheeled stand, stands out for its exceptional build quality, its thick glass Fresnel lens, and its beam adjustment mechanism typical of stage equipment from the 1930s–1940s.
Originally designed for cinematic and theatrical lighting, this object perfectly embodies the industrial and functional aesthetic of classic American cinema.
The state of preservation is remarkable, with an authentic and uniform patina, testifying to its history without impairing its readability or its sculptural presence.
A collectible piece or high-end decorative element, this projector is a striking feature for an industrial interior, a loft, a gallery, an office, or a scenographic setting.
Manufacturer: Bardwell & McAlister Inc.
Origin: Hollywood, California, USA
Period: around 1935–1950
Materials: steel, cast iron, glass
Condition: very good vintage condition
Operation: original mechanical, in perfect working condition.
Weight 30 to 40 kg. Height 2.20 m, capable of reaching up to 4 m high with the telescope.
Vintage Hollywood cinema projector – Bardwell & McAlister – Fresnel – United States – circa 1935–1950
Authentic professional studio projector made by Bardwell & McAlister Inc., Hollywood, California, an iconic figure in Hollywood studio lighting equipment during the golden age of cinema.
This fully metal Fresnel projector, mounted on its original wheeled stand, stands out for its exceptional build quality, its thick glass Fresnel lens, and its beam adjustment mechanism typical of stage equipment from the 1930s–1940s.
Originally designed for cinematic and theatrical lighting, this object perfectly embodies the industrial and functional aesthetic of classic American cinema.
The state of preservation is remarkable, with an authentic and uniform patina, testifying to its history without impairing its readability or its sculptural presence.
A collectible piece or high-end decorative element, this projector is a striking feature for an industrial interior, a loft, a gallery, an office, or a scenographic setting.
Manufacturer: Bardwell & McAlister Inc.
Origin: Hollywood, California, USA
Period: around 1935–1950
Materials: steel, cast iron, glass
Condition: very good vintage condition
Operation: original mechanical, in perfect working condition.
Weight 30 to 40 kg. Height 2.20 m, capable of reaching up to 4 m high with the telescope.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Bardwell & McAlister
Model/ type nr
LT-330
Physical condition
Very good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated Period
1900-2000
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