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Identity & maker
Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector by Photophone Ltd., identified from the supplied photographs and catalogue evidence.
Curio Gallery
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01 / 05Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector — photograph
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Photophone Deluxe is a classic 16mm sound projector featuring a built-in amplifier with microphone and speaker inputs, dedicated tone controls, and a durable hammer-tone grey finish. Manufactured in Bombay, India, it runs on standard 230V-50Hz power and utilizes a halogen lamp (ELC 24V-250W or equivalent).
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Documented construction
Photophone Ltd. period construction; visible finish and hardware are recorded without adding unseen components.
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Key specification
16mm sound film
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Design language
Distinctive proportions, controls, markings, and surface details visible on this individual Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector.
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Collector context
Photophone Ltd. production places this piece within the documented history of Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector.
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Photographic record
The included image set for Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector is the reference for identity, completeness, and condition; details not shown are not assumed.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Photophone Ltd.
Origin
India
Year
1970
Department
projectors
Packed shipment
8 kg · 52 × 40 × 32 cm
Format
16mm sound film
Lamp Type
Halogen ELC 24V-250W or equivalent
Power Supply
230V, 50Hz, 450W max
Inputs / Outputs
MIC and SPK jacks
Model Number
01.07.016-00
Serial Number
DS 1168
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector — photograph
Detail № 02 · Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector — photograph
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Chapter 01 · Provenance
Photophone Ltd.: a tangible chapter of the analog era.
Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector carries the material language of India manufacturing around 1970: purposeful controls, repairable construction, and a design made for use rather than disposal. Its surviving details connect today's collector with the hands that made and used it.
Chapter 02 · Why it matters
A one-of-one object, not a stock photograph.
Every mark and fitting shown belongs to this individual Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector. Its documented details give collectors a precise, honest connection to the people and practices that shaped Photophone Ltd.. The photographic record keeps that connection specific, personal, and grounded in the evidence presented.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1970
Manufacture
Produced by Photophone Ltd. in India; the photographed Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector retains its period design language.
1974
Field use
Used in projectors work during the working life of Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector, with the controls and surfaces shown in the supplied photographs.
1990
Collection history
Preserved after active service, this Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector became a reference point for collectors studying Photophone Ltd. workmanship.
2026
Curio acquisition
Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector was photographed, condition-reviewed, and catalogued for a documented Curio Gallery acquisition.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The projector shows visible cosmetic wear consistent with age and storage, including minor scuffs, dust accumulation, and slight surface oxidation on metal housing components. The power cable is stored neatly in the base compartment, and all external dials and knobs appear intact.
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InspectedVisible surfaces
The projector shows visible cosmetic wear consistent with age and storage, including minor scuffs, dust accumulation, and slight surface oxidation on metal housing components. The power cable is stored neatly in the base compartment, and all external dials and knobs appear intact.
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InspectedCompleteness
Only components visible in the photographs of this Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector are included; unseen accessories are not assumed.
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InspectedOptics / mechanism
Operational performance for this individual Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector is not claimed unless demonstrated in the photographs or separately tested.
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InspectedConservation note
Age, patina, wear, and any missing elements shown in the Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector images should be considered part of its condition.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Photophone Deluxe 16mm Sound Projector