Technical instrument (14) - Germany - 1850-1900 - Magic Lantern Pictures
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Set of 12 hand-coloured glass slides for a Laterna Magica, dating to circa 1900 within 1850–1900, in original box, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slides – Series IV – Set of 12 Hand-Colored Slides in Original Box – ca. 1900
Description
A charming and collectible set of antique magic lantern glass slides (Laterna Magica), complete with the original box marked “Laterna Magica Bilder – Serie IV.”
Magic lantern slides were widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for projected entertainment and educational shows. This set contains 12 hand-colored glass slides featuring a variety of scenes such as maritime views, rural life, portraits, seasonal scenes, humorous figures, and everyday activities.
The images are finely detailed and beautifully colored, typical of early optical entertainment devices used before the development of cinema. Such sets were popular throughout Europe and are now highly sought after by collectors of optical instruments, early projection technology, and pre-cinema history.
The slides are housed in their original patterned cardboard storage box, which is labelled Laterna Magica Bilder – Serie IV.
Condition
Overall in good antique condition considering age.
• Some wear and age-related signs of use
• Box shows visible wear and small damages
• One slide shows heavier surface wear
• Please see photos for a complete impression of the condition
Dimensions
Slides: approximately 25 × 8 cm
Box: approximately 31 × 11 × 10 cm
Material
Glass, paper, cardboard
Period
Late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1900)
Lot includes
• 12 magic lantern glass slides
• Original storage box
Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slides – Series IV – Set of 12 Hand-Colored Slides in Original Box – ca. 1900
Description
A charming and collectible set of antique magic lantern glass slides (Laterna Magica), complete with the original box marked “Laterna Magica Bilder – Serie IV.”
Magic lantern slides were widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for projected entertainment and educational shows. This set contains 12 hand-colored glass slides featuring a variety of scenes such as maritime views, rural life, portraits, seasonal scenes, humorous figures, and everyday activities.
The images are finely detailed and beautifully colored, typical of early optical entertainment devices used before the development of cinema. Such sets were popular throughout Europe and are now highly sought after by collectors of optical instruments, early projection technology, and pre-cinema history.
The slides are housed in their original patterned cardboard storage box, which is labelled Laterna Magica Bilder – Serie IV.
Condition
Overall in good antique condition considering age.
• Some wear and age-related signs of use
• Box shows visible wear and small damages
• One slide shows heavier surface wear
• Please see photos for a complete impression of the condition
Dimensions
Slides: approximately 25 × 8 cm
Box: approximately 31 × 11 × 10 cm
Material
Glass, paper, cardboard
Period
Late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1900)
Lot includes
• 12 magic lantern glass slides
• Original storage box
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1.19 kg
No. of items
14
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Glass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Magic Lantern Pictures
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