Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers, U.S.A. part 3

	Magic Lanterns, various manufacturers U.S.A. part 3

Weeden "Brilliant" Magic Lantern #2 made by the Weeden MFG Company of New Bedford, Massachusetts USA between 1890 and 1906 and sold new for about $2. Very rare; less than 6 known to exist. The original wooden box with dovetailed corners measures 9 "x 5 "x 6.3" (23 x 12.5 x 16 cm).
		Black tin and brass magic lantern made by the American optician and dealer in optical goods, James W. Queen , Philadelphia, Pa., c. 1841-1860. The wood base measures 14 1/2" (37 cm) long, and from the back of the base to the tip of the lens it is almost 18" (45.5 cm) long. It is almost 7" (17.5 cm) wide and 18 1/2" (47 cm) to the top of the chimney.