Vintage G.B. Bell & Howell Lacing Practice Film Reel with Box Kodak England

A rare vintage Bell & Howell training reel, supplied for projectionist practice rather than actual movie use. • Maker: G.B. Bell & Howell (British branch of Bell & Howell, Chicago). • Item: Lacing Practice Film on Kodak reel, housed in original Bell & Howell box. • Size: Box measures approx. 7.5cm x 7.5cm. • Reel is stamped Made in England by Kodak – Not for Camera Use. • Clear practice leader film with perforations, no recorded content. • Marked Optical Magnetic and handwritten “spliced” on the box. Age & Origin: Likely dates to the 1950s–1960s, when projectionist training was common in cinemas and schools. Bell & Howell produced projectors for educational and theatrical use, and practice reels like this were used to teach threading and lacing without risking valuable film stock. Condition: • Box shows wear and age marks. • Reel and film present, with some visible dust and signs of age (see photos). • For display, collecting, or educational history purposes – not suitable for projection. Collector Interest: Appeals to collectors of cinema memorabilia, projectionist tools, Kodak/Bell & Howell history, and vintage film equipment.