Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers

	Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers various countries
	Mahogany and brass magic lantern, late 19th century. Manufacturer unknown. The lantern contains a triple wick burner, with individual wick controls and a brass-capped fuel storage container. It measures approx. 46 x 20 x 33 cm (18" x 8" x 13"). It has a 4" condenser and a large brass bound projection lens with a rack and pinion focus (which operates smoothly). In the hinged side door is a dark blue glass mounted, through which the flame could be seen.

French unmarked spherical brass magic lantern in a very special Art Nouveau design. Height 13" (33 cm).		Unmarked, very dainty magic lantern for slides up to 1.5", brass body, brass lens, painted tin foot with burner. Maybe made by Ernst Plank, 1895.
		This magic lantern dates around 1900 and it measures a length of 17.25 inches, width of 5.25 inches and with original chimney in place it is just over 12 inches high. The front section consists of a slide holder which is a sprung loaded brass slide holding mechanism. The lens at the front is held in a brass tube and has a focussing knob and fine engineered cover.
Germany 1888, manufacturer unknown. The body is made of red painted tin and was also available in blue. On both sides decorated with a brass sun ornament. Sizes: 15 x 8.5 x 33 cm.		Large magic lantern without makers mark.

Small magic lantern. Red enamel with gold pin stripes. The tin body of the lantern is placed on a wooden base measuring 7 x 4.5". It has a wire clasp to secure the top to the base. The internal chimney seats over a small oil lamp. No markings. are on the lantern. Overall height is 11.5 inches.