Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers, Germany part 2

	Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers Germany part 2
	Triumph Laterna Magica c. 1890
	An 'Ernst Plank look alike' packed in a box with a label that has the trade name Triumph on it. The magic lantern stands approx. 8" (20.5 cm) tall. Chimney is missing.
More labels.
	An almost similar magic lantern that has the trade name Triumpf (now ending with an 'f") on it. The name of the device is spelled as 'Latern Magic'. Dated December 25, 1897. According to a pencil written text on the bottom it was give as a Christmas present to a seven years old boy called Ralph by a certain Charlie.
		Cylindrical magic lantern from the early 1900’s. It is 18" (46 cm) long and 7" tall (18 cm) and has the brand name “ARGO” on its side in gold paint. At the back the electric lamp holder with mains lead and plug. Focusing the lens is done by a 'Schneckengang' (German; literally: snail's pace) system. The "ARGO" was made by Müller & Wetzig in Dresden, Germany. The company produced from around 1900 onwards photographic equipment and a small range of magic lanterns. On many of their products there is the same format of logo: the initials of the company-name "M" & "W" above and below the item name.