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Beautiful Scottish Victorian Mahogany Magic Lantern or Camera

$2,144.76
£1,581.07
€1,800
CA$2,936.38
A$3,256.67
CHF 1,710.24
MX$39,994.19
NOK 21,650.04
SEK 20,416.28
DKK 13,698.58
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About the Item

A beautiful Scottish Victorian mahogany magic lantern, made by William Hume, scientific instrument maker, Edinburgh. The dimensions are approximately 61 x 61 cm. A white plate with the markings of the maker is screwed on top of the wooden middle part. It is a beautiful decorative object in your home and the magic lantern does not work anymore. The width is 64 cm and the lens is pushed out 77 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU950412082601

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