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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).
 


 
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.
 
   

 

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