Rat Catcher Mechanical Magic Lantern Slide

Description

Rat Catcher Mechanical Magic Lantern Slide, 19th Century,
English hand-painted glass slip and rackwork slide of a man in bed with a lever to open and close his mouth and a crank driven slide of a rat, in a brass and mahogany frame. Attributed to Carpenter & Westley of London.

Dimensions are given with the crank.

H: 4 3/8 W: 8 5/8 D: 5/8 in.

Condition

Wear commensurate with age and use. Note this is larger than most lantern slides.

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Rat Catcher Mechanical Magic Lantern Slide

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Estimate $200-$400Mar 18, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

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