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ANTIQUE CLAMSHELL MUTOSCOPE RISQUE PEEP SHOW

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Antique iron "clamshell" cased risque peep show, metal label of C.J.A. Novelty Co., Chicago, c.1900's, operating crank turns an internal Mutoscope reel picturing a nude female dancer in flip book fashion, later sign at top: Risque Theatre, Feelthy Pictures Meester", set to operate without coin, left door to reel not original, 64"h, 18.5"w, 18.5"d Start Price: $500.00

2.15.12 It is in operating order at this time. There is overall loss / wear to gilded finish. The side ingress and access doors have been replaced. We note that approx half a dozen of the cards or torn. Overall they are with fading and wear.

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