This rare Antique Magic Lantern Lens is in excellent condition. It is composed of two lenses both very thick and convex in shape. The lenses are 8 inches in diameter and the metal circular holder is 4 ½” tall with the lenses in place it measures 6 ½”. One of the greatest conversation pieces of history. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could have to do with the development of modern cinema or because you like scientific instruments or maybe because you are an optician. Apart from being historically significant in these three fields, these large lenses also are beautifully designed, incredibly well-crafted and highly decorative. They came in a variety of sizes and this is one of the largest we have ever seen. And because of its unique size, this particular lens also makes a great decorative piece on a desk or sideboard. You could lay one of your favorite photos or stamps or 3D object underneath and it is simply cool to be able to see it in such detail every time you look at it. (The bottom lenses is free to move up about one inch) You should be careful not to put something that will scratch the lenses underneath it. This rare and large size specimen is in superb condition and because you can also tap the top off, it can also be used as an educational piece. When you tap the top off, you can see and feel that these lenses actually are made using two large and extremely thick lenses. I have had it on display in my house and it certainly draws attention from anyone that comes to visit. They ask “What is that thing?”; This rare Antique Magic Lantern Lens is in excellent condition. It is composed of two lenses both very thick and convex in shape. The lenses are 8 inches in diameter and the metal circular holder is 4 ½” tall with the lenses in place it measures 6 ½”. One of the greatest conversation pieces of history. It does not matter what the reason is why you like the look and feel or the history of these special lenses. Your fascination could have to do with the development of modern cinema or because you like scientific instruments or maybe because you are an optician. Apart from being historically significant in these three fields, these large lenses also are beautifully designed, incredibly well-crafted and highly decorative. They came in a variety of sizes and this is one of the largest we have ever seen. And because of its unique size, this particular lens also makes a great decorative piece on a desk or sideboard. You could lay one of your favorite photos or stamps or 3D object underneath and it is simply cool to be able to see it in such detail every time you look at it. (The bottom lenses is free to move up about one inch) You should be careful not to put something that will scratch the lenses underneath it. This rare and large size specimen is in superb condition and because you can also tap the top off, it can also be used as an educational piece. When you tap the top off, you can see and feel that these lenses actually are made using two large and extremely thick lenses. I have had it on display in my house and it certainly draws attention from anyone that comes to visit. They ask “What is that thing?”

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