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Magic Lanterns, manufactured by Max Dannhorn part 1 |
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| 1895. Polished brass lamp house, bell-shaped lamp base. Striking lens holder. Height 37 cm (14.5"). |
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Max Dannhorn was one of
the German magic lantern manufacturers who founded their companies in Neuremberg.
Dannhorn started in 1872. While other great companies like Ernst Plank, Carette, Schoener
and Bing also dealt in other toys like steam engines and trains, Dannhorn
dealt exclusively in magic lanterns. The Dannhorn trade mark was rarely applied to their products; some of them however can be identified by the initials M.D. and/or a picture of a fir tree and a horn. 
Dannhorn's lanterns attract
attention by their extraordinary beauty. They are abundantly provided
with curly ornaments and mostly made of fine burnishing brass. |
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Dannhorn's magic lanterns have beautiful, rich ornamented lens carriers
in a great variety. |
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this remarkable high magic lantern made by Max Dannhorn has a very
beautiful lens carrier. Roof and foot are made of brass, the lamp house
is made of red painted tin. Height: 35 cm. |
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1890. Red lacquered lamp house, polished brass bell-shaped lamp base, roof and chimney. Outstanding lens holder. Height 23 cm (9"). |
1890. Brass lamp house. Lens holder ornamented with distinctive Max Dannhorn design. |
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