Vitascopy movie maker

This is a historic appraisal from our archive.

G

Posted by ggorman

17 years ago

AI Appraisal

💬 Share Your Insight 🗣️ Discuss with Community

Description

The Vitascopy was adoped by Thomas Edison to project his kinetascopy films. The Edison Vitascope Theater was opened in Buffalo, NY in 1896. The item I have says its a camera, but when I opened it, I think it is some kind of projector or viewer There are two film reels, one with a film that contains two figures and I can't make out what they are. The film is threaded around gears and is moved by a turning lever attached to the outside. Cannot find where you would view this. The box says this is a color camera, but the film is in black and white. This was made by the Vitascopy Corp., Providence, R.I.

Category Other

Medium metal

Distinguishing marks Vitascopy movie maker by Vitascope Corp, Providence, R.I.

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 5 x 7 inches

History Found in my basement

eBay Auction Link

Log in or register to post comments

💎 Have another item? Upload photos for a free appraisal →

Collectors with this item

Want to appraise yours? Upload photos for a free appraisal →

⚠️ You have 1 free appraisal left today Upgrade for 15-30/day →

Want more from your appraisals?

Upgrade for PDF reports, more daily appraisals, and ad-free experience.

← Yona Clown Pitcher World War Two War Bonds →

Have another item you're curious about?

Collectors often evaluate multiple items from the same collection, estate, or find.

Appraise Another Item Quick Scan

Explore More Collector Guides

Price Records Collector Questions Value Guides

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This appraisal is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a certified, licensed, or formal appraisal.

Appraisal results are generated using automated systems, including artificial intelligence, and are based solely on the information and images submitted by the user, along with publicly available data. As such, results may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or errors.

InstAppraisal does not authenticate items. No determination of authenticity, origin, materials, maker, or age should be considered verified. Many items—particularly luxury goods, watches, jewelry, coins, art, and designer products—are frequently counterfeited and may closely resemble genuine examples. Authenticity cannot be confirmed from images alone.

Any statements regarding authenticity are expressions of opinion only and should not be relied upon as fact. Independent professional authentication is strongly recommended before any purchase, sale, or valuation decision.

Appraisal values are estimates only and may vary significantly based on condition, provenance, market demand, and additional information not available at the time of review.

Appraisals must not be relied upon for insurance, legal, tax, estate, or financial purposes without independent professional verification.

InstAppraisal disclaims all liability for any losses, damages, or disputes arising from reliance on this appraisal, including transactions conducted based on the information provided.

By using this service, you acknowledge and agree that you assume all risk associated with reliance on appraisal results.

📸 Quick Scan