Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers, U.S.A. part 2

	Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers U.S.A. part 2
		Pettibone Manufacturing Company, c. 1890. 'New Improved Sciopitocon with Revolving Disc', in which a series of circular slides were set in a large spoked wheel. This detail front view shows the quality and beauty of the construction using oak, brass, nickel and gilt decorated japaned sheet metal. James Pettibone's company was settled in Cincinnati, Ohio. There a two versions of this impressive magic lantern.
The revolving disc which held 10 circular discs of glass with brightly coloured pictures gave this version its popular nickname of the "peacock" magic lantern, because of the resemblance to a peacok that has fanned out its tail.
"Pettibone Manufacturing Co, Military and Society Goods Cincinnati Ohio"

		A wonderful 19th century magic lantern produced by McIntosh Battery & Optical, Chicago, with a fine gold tracery and painting on the front face. The lantern is standing 33" (84 cm) tall (!) and 18" (46 cm) long with two doors; the side one with a cobalt window and the back door with the emblem of the manufacturer. A beautiful lantern with remarkable adjustable legs at the front.
		Manufacturer of this magic lantern is the American manufacturer and retailer of 'Military and Society Goods' M.C. Lilley. (1880s). At the side door a little shield that reads 'M. C. LILLEY CO. MILITARY & SOCIETY GOODS, COLUMBUS OHIO'.

Another M.C.Lilley magic lantern. It has fancy feet, possibly silver plated, and is marked "The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus, Ohio". The body is tin-plate. This magnificent lantern is 22" long and 14" tall (56 x 35.5 cm).
		Late Victorian period magic lantern with it's original wood carrying case made by the James W. Queen Company in Philadelphia. The projector is made of enamelled tin with a walnut base and a brass front lens and lens cap. There are especially nice decorative cartouches with a central rose cast in the sides, and the original brass Queen & Co. Opticians Phila. medal is on the back, with a detailed Eagle logo. Measurements of the box are 19 1/2" length, 8" width and 12" height. The projector measures 18" length, 5 1/2" width and 10" height.

Richly decorated magic lantern manufactured by Henderson & Ames - Kalamazoo, Michigan, ca 1905. Measures 7" x 17.5" x 22" (18 x 44.5 x 56 cm).
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