The Ricky Jay Collection

(Optical Apparatus) | A charming toy magic lantern

Auction Closed

October 28, 08:54 PM GMT

Estimate

1,000 - 1,500 USD

Lot Details

Description

(Optical Apparatus)

Laterna Magica. Germany:Ernst Plank, ca. 1920

Toy magic lantern (170 x 270 x 100 mm). Metal body mounted on a wooden base, removable interior glass tube, viewing lens, and back of apparatus body, housed in an original paper-covered box with instructions printed on the inside in German, English, and French; lacks metal chimney, and base for glass tube. [With] 12 antique glass slides.

A charming toy magic lantern