German and English Tin Kerosene Magic Lantern Projector Case and (10) Slides
Ref: W-79-0649
DETAILS
An antique black toleware magic lantern (laterna magica) image projector. Lot also includes a collection of magic lantern slides of various sizes and makers. These antique magic lantern slides or laterna magica feature hand colored scenes on glass.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Germany | England
MAKER
Ernest Plank (Nuremberg, Germany, 1866-1935)
(1) Carpenter & Westley (24 Regent Street, London, England, 1808-1914)
(1) Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F)
(1) Carpenter & Westley (24 Regent Street, London, England, 1808-1914)
(1) Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F)
MARKS
Projector marked: Rex Quality
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1890
DIMENSIONS
(1) Projector: Width 5.25 Depth 4 Height 13 inches
(1) Slide: Width 6.75 Depth 0.25 Height 1.75 inches
(1) Slide: Width 7 Depth 0.5 Height 3 inches
(1) Slide: Width 7 Depth 0.5 Height 3 inches
CONDITION
Note: the lantern projector does not work. Case only. No lens. For restoration parts or decoration.
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