
Description
Before movies and television there was magic lantern to tell story and entertain , in the 19th. and early 20th. people would gather in salon . During the late 19th it was fueled by all the scientific discovery and interest in what was at the time " new technology .
I inserted an electrical light replacing the orginal petrol light so it can be used safely. I can include the original oil light if desired .
Size H. 7 ( without the chimney ) x W.7 D.5 in with lens 11 in . slide 7 x 2
Reserve: $380.00
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FNN Fritz Neumeyer Nuremberg magic lantern original box with slides
Estimate $450-$550
Starting Price
$190
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French Cabinet de Curiosites and Lighting
Feb 19, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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