Pathe Webo Movie camera

This exceptional collection represents a beautifully preserved, complete amateur filmmaking ensemble from the golden era of French and European home cinema. Kept together as an unbroken time capsule, this set transitions seamlessly from production to projection, telling a poignant story of mid-century life.

The Collection Components
1. The Pathé-Webo Type A 9.5mm Motion Picture Camera
The centerpiece of the collection is the iconic Pathé-Webo Type A movie camera. Engineered with a robust, crinkle-finish brown body and featuring the legendary silver Pathé rooster (coq) emblem, this mechanical marvel operates on a clockwork spring-drive mechanism. Designed for the historic 9.5mm film format, it stands as a testament to European precision engineering and classic industrial aesthetics.

2. Original "Manuel d’Emploi" (Instruction Manual)
An incredibly rare piece of accompanying literature, the original French instruction manual (Manuel d'Emploi) is in pristine condition. It offers a fascinating historical glimpse into mid-century film chemistry, providing step-by-step guidance on how to load delicate film stocks like Kodak Super XX and Kodachrome without spoiling the footage.

3. The Original Leather "Sacoche" (Carrying Case)
Crafted from robust, rigid tan leather, the original contoured carrying case has safely protected the camera for decades. The interior is immaculate, complete with its original, adjustable leather shoulder strap neatly preserved inside. It exudes the charm of classic mid-century travel gear.

4. Developed 9.5mm Home Movies: "Petit-fils Philippe"
The true soul of this collection lies in the film reels. Included are three bands of fully developed 9.5mm film. The largest metal reel, an authentic Pathé piece, bears a handwritten grid-paper label anchoring it to a specific time and place:

“Rue Bourgelat, Bruxelles — Petit-fils Philippe”

This priceless archival footage captures the childhood and family memories of a young boy named Philippe growing up on Bourgelat Street in Brussels, Belgium, waiting to be digitized and brought back to life.

5. The Projection & Maintenance Kit
Completing the ecosystem is a set of accessories designed for a 9.5mm home projector:

Two Vintage Philips Projection Lamps: Brand new old-stock bulbs in their original graphic boxes.

Dual Drive Belts: Including a classic heavy rubber belt and a highly durable, coiled-steel spring belt to drive the projector arms.

Pathé Take-Up Reel & Kodak Container: A black plastic Pathé take-up reel and a vibrant yellow Kodak film canister (Made in France), vital for threading and viewing the movies.

Collector’s Note
Rarely does a vintage camera find its way into the modern day accompanied not just by its original case and manual, but by the very accessories used to screen the films, and the irreplaceable family history it was bought to record. This is more than a collection of vintage technology; it is an unbroken bridge to the mid-20th century.