Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) 1895/1910 Magic lantern
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Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg hand-cranked tabletop film projector, model D.R.G.M. 1895/1910, physical condition good and functionally non-tested.
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Description from the seller
Rare and excellent tabletop hand-cranked cinema projector (early cinema device) manufactured in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century by the renowned firm Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg (GBN).
Marks and Authenticity:
Features the famous raised diamond-shaped GBN logo on the sheet metal.
On the wooden base are attached the original metal plaques D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and PATENT.
The brass sprocket wheel for the film bears the engraving D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent).
Operation and Conditions:
Mechanics are in perfect working order: the hand crank and brass gears turn smoothly and precisely.
Black-sheet-metal body with heat-exhausting chimney, front optical lens, and solid wooden base.
Condition notes: There are small period holes and scratches (visible in the last photos) on the rear and one side of the sheet metal, due to an old electrical conversion with transformer. These marks attest to the object's operational life without compromising the aesthetics of the front mechanism or its historical value.
Historical Notes & Patents (D.R.G.M. / D.R. PATENT)
Manufacturer History (Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg - GBN): Founded in Nuremberg in 1866, GBN became by the early 20th century the world's largest factory of technical toys and optical equipment. Bing was a true pioneer in the production of the first domestic cinematographs (Kinematographs), which allowed families of the era to project short film reels at home in their own living rooms.
The Patents of the German Empire (Deutsches Reich):
D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster): German Reich Utility Model, a system for protecting industrial inventions introduced in 1891.
D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent): Official patent of the German Reich.
These terms certify the origin of the object in the era of the German Empire (Wilhelmine era, around the late 19th to early 20th century), guaranteeing the authenticity and the very high quality of German engineering of that period.
Lot Description (English)
Rare and authentic early 20th-century hand-cranked tabletop movie projector (Kinematograph) manufactured in Germany by the prestigious firm Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg (GBN).
Markings & Provenance:
Features the original raised diamond-shaped GBN logo badge on the metal housing.
Fitted with original metal plaques D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and PATENT on the wooden base.
The brass sprocket drum is directly engraved with D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent).
Condition & Operation:
Fully operational mechanical movement: The hand crank and internal brass gears turn smoothly without restriction.
Original black-enameled sheet-metal lantern housing, top chimney, optical tube, and solid wooden base.
Condition Note: Shows period drill holes and light scratches on the rear/side metal plate ( from an early electrical conversion (transformer mount)visible in the last photos. The front mechanical assembly remains completely intact and fully functional.
Historical Background & Imperial Patents
Manufacturer History (Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg - GBN): Founded in Nuremberg in 1866, GBN became the world's largest manufacturer of technical toys and optical equipment by the early 20th century. Bing was a pioneer in early home cinematography (Kinematographs), allowing affluent households of the era to project short motion pictures at home.
Imperial German Patents (Deutsches Reich):
D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster): Registered Utility Model of the German Reich, introduced in 1891.
D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent): Official Patent of the German Reich.
These markings officially certify Imperial German origin (Wilhelmine era, c. 1895–1910), reflecting the high standards of German mechanical engineering of the period.
Rare and excellent tabletop hand-cranked cinema projector (early cinema device) manufactured in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century by the renowned firm Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg (GBN).
Marks and Authenticity:
Features the famous raised diamond-shaped GBN logo on the sheet metal.
On the wooden base are attached the original metal plaques D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and PATENT.
The brass sprocket wheel for the film bears the engraving D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent).
Operation and Conditions:
Mechanics are in perfect working order: the hand crank and brass gears turn smoothly and precisely.
Black-sheet-metal body with heat-exhausting chimney, front optical lens, and solid wooden base.
Condition notes: There are small period holes and scratches (visible in the last photos) on the rear and one side of the sheet metal, due to an old electrical conversion with transformer. These marks attest to the object's operational life without compromising the aesthetics of the front mechanism or its historical value.
Historical Notes & Patents (D.R.G.M. / D.R. PATENT)
Manufacturer History (Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg - GBN): Founded in Nuremberg in 1866, GBN became by the early 20th century the world's largest factory of technical toys and optical equipment. Bing was a true pioneer in the production of the first domestic cinematographs (Kinematographs), which allowed families of the era to project short film reels at home in their own living rooms.
The Patents of the German Empire (Deutsches Reich):
D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster): German Reich Utility Model, a system for protecting industrial inventions introduced in 1891.
D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent): Official patent of the German Reich.
These terms certify the origin of the object in the era of the German Empire (Wilhelmine era, around the late 19th to early 20th century), guaranteeing the authenticity and the very high quality of German engineering of that period.
Lot Description (English)
Rare and authentic early 20th-century hand-cranked tabletop movie projector (Kinematograph) manufactured in Germany by the prestigious firm Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg (GBN).
Markings & Provenance:
Features the original raised diamond-shaped GBN logo badge on the metal housing.
Fitted with original metal plaques D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) and PATENT on the wooden base.
The brass sprocket drum is directly engraved with D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent).
Condition & Operation:
Fully operational mechanical movement: The hand crank and internal brass gears turn smoothly without restriction.
Original black-enameled sheet-metal lantern housing, top chimney, optical tube, and solid wooden base.
Condition Note: Shows period drill holes and light scratches on the rear/side metal plate ( from an early electrical conversion (transformer mount)visible in the last photos. The front mechanical assembly remains completely intact and fully functional.
Historical Background & Imperial Patents
Manufacturer History (Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg - GBN): Founded in Nuremberg in 1866, GBN became the world's largest manufacturer of technical toys and optical equipment by the early 20th century. Bing was a pioneer in early home cinematography (Kinematographs), allowing affluent households of the era to project short motion pictures at home.
Imperial German Patents (Deutsches Reich):
D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster): Registered Utility Model of the German Reich, introduced in 1891.
D.R. PATENT (Deutsches Reichspatent): Official Patent of the German Reich.
These markings officially certify Imperial German origin (Wilhelmine era, c. 1895–1910), reflecting the high standards of German mechanical engineering of the period.
Details
Brand
Gebrüder Bing Nürnberg
Model/type number
D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) 1895/1910
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
