Antique Lantern Slides

The lens was originally part of a magic lantern which was the earliest form of a slide projector.

Laudy, sent him a magic lantern and several dozen lantern slides. Within a few years, Davis began to publish articles in well-known photography journals, and in 1923 he published the...

A "Praestantia" magic lantern slide projector by Riley Brothers of Bradford, circa 1895.

20 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Italy. 1. Stromboli, erupting volcano 2.

20 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Italy. 1. Pompeii, man standing in front of columns 2.

19 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of Austria. 1. Salzburg, Mirabell Palace 2.

It is made from Linden wood and holds 100 slides. Of course besides enjoying this beautiful box you could always collect Magic Lantern Slides.

16 Antique glass lantern slides with motifs of France. 1. Paris, Eiffel Tower.

13 antique glass lantern slides with motifs of USA and Canada. 1.

You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards. Weathered. H:50cm W:21cm D:21cm

Showing clever period engineering, the lantern features open slide-in tracks at the crest, allowing the four clear glass panels to slide smoothly into place from the top.

Magic lantern slides were introduced to Japan via Holland in the mid 18th century.

From what I can tell, this is early electric "Magic Lantern" slide projector. I have not seen one exactly like this before.

Wonderful hand painted magic lantern slide on glass. Two available, each of a monkey.

Wonderful hand painted magic lantern slide of a monkey. Beautiful colors. Glass intact.

Rendered in solid brass, iron, with a textured faux leather wood case and original glass slides this set is remarkably complete, which is a rarity amongst the surviving "magic lanter...

Oversized Flush Mounted Stowaway Photograph, England. Glass Magic Lantern Slide hand-painted. A French cleat floats the 35" X 35" photograph an inch off the wall.

A rare model of a Kinora monochrome motion picture viewer on folding base. Light oak lens holder and base, with the circular Kinora badge, circa 1905. The Kinora was an early moti...

1960's Small Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes - Single Box - Good Quantity Available. We bought a good volume of these great industrial boxes and are selling them individually....

Print Sz: 11 1/4"H x 16"W Frame Sz: 15 3/8"H x 20"W w/ F. Rollini Engraver and Stationer 1269 Broadway New York w/ 22 samples including The Essex Hunt & The New York Yacht Club P...

An extremely rare Columbia Studios motion picture reel case with three reels of 35mm movie "Tarzana", circa 1969. The case was manufactured by Goldberg Brothers in Denver, CO and mea...

For your consideration, a 19th-century English artist's watercolour box, likely made of mahogany, featuring the manufacturer's label "R. ACKERMANN" on the interior lid. The box is b...

Antique travel microscope in unrestored found condition. The brass should be polished and the glasses cleaned. All parts appear to be complete, no guarantee, see photos.

A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.  

Large and whimsical jewelry chest made of hand-carved stacked laminated walnut, with spring loaded drawers. Signed, dated and in excellent condition.

Exceptional antique painted bridal wardrobe from Austria, dated 1784. A special piece because of its rich folk art decoration and striking use of colour. The painted panels feature c...

A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...

A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

Amazing pair of wall lights made of two overlapping brass leaves of ginkgo. Organic shape, this wall light could make an eye catcher of your interior. Entirely hand made, this piece ...

A one of a kind ottoman made in house at Hobo. Upholstered in a vintage Welsh blanket in a usual pink, blue and cream colour way. Fresh and versatile, idea as a coffee table, footsto...

A pine "Åre" sofa or settee designed and produced by Göperts Möbler, Sweden, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Height (inches): 23.5" All i...

This tall chest of drawers features a dark green patinated finish adorned with a delicate array of colorful butterflies, each detailed with subtle shading to enhance their lifelike a...

Screenprint Edition 95 of 120 84 x 71 cm (33.1 x 28.1 in) Framed (93.9 x 81.2, 37.1 x 32.1 in) Signed, numbered, dated and titled on the front Condition upon request Window-mounted a...