Gryphon Corporation 816 Film Splicer Vintage Cinema Editing Machine AS IS Parts

Gryphon Corporation 816 Film Splicer Vintage Cinema Editing Machine AS IS Parts

The Gryphon Corporation Model 816 is a tabletop film splicer designed for editing and joining lengths of motion picture film. It features a metal housing enclosing the film transport and cutting mechanism, a splice block with registration pins and a hinged pressure plate for aligning film ends, a rotary cutting wheel, and a film guide rail for positioning the film during splicing. This unit is offered AS-IS for parts or repair and is not guaranteed to be functional.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Gryphon Corporation
• Model: 816
• Type: Film Splicer (tabletop/benchtop)
• Housing: Painted metal, cream/off-white finish
• Splice block: Metal with registration pins and hinged pressure plate
• Cutting mechanism: Rotary cutting wheel visible on film guide rail
• Film transport roller: Present; rubber wheel shows cracking
• Internal mechanism: Visible through open housing — appears structurally intact
• Latched rear access door present and functional
• Rubber feet intact on base
• Bottom panel label present: reads
  Condition: For Parts or Not Working
  This Gryphon Corporation 816 Film Splicer is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The unit is not guaranteed to be functional and has not been tested at our facility. Cosmetically, the cream-painted metal housing shows age-related wear including surface oxidation, paint chips, and discoloration consistent with its vintage age. The splice block shows surface rust and wear on the metal faces. The film transport roller has a cracked rubber wheel. The internal mechanism appears intact and is visible in our photos. The bottom label is present but shows edge peeling. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing. Contact us with any questions.