This splicer's nameplate shows that Kodak's patent was still pending when it was released and is therefore presumably one of the earliest models. It still has its original glass bottles with ground-glass necks and stoppers (one stopper missing) for the Kodak film cement (a type of acetone or solvent mixture that melted the cut edges of the film and fused them together), and some white powder which is possibly original. The splicing block has locating pins for 8mm and 16mm film and two plates for cutting and scraping. The remaining stopper originally had a small brush attachment for applying the cement. Again, the miniature apothecary-type bottles indicate that this is a particularly early model, as by the 1930s the bottles were more angular in shape with bakelite screw lids, or came with cans of cement rather than bottles. Despite the splicer's age, the cutting blades are still sharp and make a clean, precise cut. 

This is a truly remarkable piece from the earliest days of amateur movie making - a reminder of the care and effort that used to go into the production of a finished film, when editing was done by hand using blades and glue rather than on a computer. There's a unique satisfaction in using a century-old machine and seeing how neatly it still functions. This would make a fascinating addition to any collection of early photographic equipment.