We put the world before you by means of the Bioscope and Urban films (Nov 1903)

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198 CONDENSERS "Pill = Box" Cells The advantage of the "Pill-Box" Condenser Cell over all other cells of the screw cap variety lies in the fact that the cover flange which holds each lens to the cell " gives " according to the expansion of the glass by the heat, thus obviating the frequent cracking of condenser lenses. Should a lens crack, the same can be instantly replaced by slipping off and on the lid of the cell instead of stripping the threaded screw of the usual cell especially when one is in a hurry. The "Pill-Box" Condenser is made of light spun brass, nickel polished, and is perforated around centre for ventilation between glasses. The Lenses are of the double convex and Meniscus type, which combination-gives the very best possible results. Either A B or C Combination supplied at the following Prices: Condenser " C " Combination ... Price, • 4-inch diameter " P.-B. complete 7 6 10/ 3 4 6 3 6 5 4J " jj Double Convex Lens [Front Glass) ... „ 4i „ » " " " " 1 4" n „ Meniscus „ (Back Glass „ , 4i „ NOTE. The Condenser Lenses herein listed will fit Cells of any type of like diameter. Brass Swivel Oak Base. Made of well-seasoned oak, oil finished and hand polished. It consists of the under base, grooved and cross-grained to prevent warping. The swivel sliding attachment is centred with brass bushing to prevent the same getting out of adjustment, and is made of cast brass plate for mounting the mechanism. It is fitted with large burred thumb-screws for instantaneous adjustments of the double movement. All bolts and Wing .Screws are of steel and brass, highly finished. The Base is further supplied with a Hussian Iron adjusting lantern tray. Dimensions, 12 by 28 inches. (Not sold in sections ) Price (complete) -£200 Nickelled Rapid Film Winders. The use of this highly geared Winder saves a wonderful amount of time as 50 feet Films can be rewound in three seconds. The Film is passed through a velvet-lined guide in the mahogany mounting, which prevents the scratching or marking of Films likely to occur when handled any other way. Will wind Films up to 300 feet length. PRICE complete) lis.