Ernst Plank K.A. (converted to 220v electrik) Magic lantern
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Ernst Plank antique magic lantern, model K.A., converted to 220V electrics, brass housing on a cast-iron base, Germany circa 1900, with the original transport case; physical condition good and not tested.
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Antique Laterna Magica – Brass & Cast Iron – Germany ca. 1900 – With Original Transport Case
Description
Here is a decorative and historically interesting Laterna Magica of German manufacture (stamped with "E.P." – Ernst Plank, a famous Nuremberg toy and optics maker).
Details & Condition:
• Manufacturer: Ernst Plank (E.P.), Nuremberg, Germany.
• Material: Brass housing mounted on a wooden base with decorative cast-iron elements.
• Special feature: The device was originally powered by a candle or an oil lamp. In the course of the 20th century it was historically converted to electrical operation (including a Tungsram light bulb carton, 220V).
• Accessories: Includes the original, contemporaneous transport case with the typical marble pattern of the late 19th / early 20th century. Various lens inserts are also included.
• Condition: Attractive age-related patina. The housing shows no major dents. Important note: The electrical cord is damaged/frayed and does not meet modern safety standards. The device is therefore sold as a purely decorative object / collectible without a functional guarantee. Before operation, the wiring must be renewed by a qualified professional.
Technical Data
• Era: Historicism / Art Nouveau (ca. 1890–1910).
• Origin: Germany (Nuremberg).
• Marking: Brass plaque with logo "E.P. - Made in Germany".
Antique Laterna Magica – Brass & Cast Iron – Germany ca. 1900 – With Original Transport Case
Description
Here is a decorative and historically interesting Laterna Magica of German manufacture (stamped with "E.P." – Ernst Plank, a famous Nuremberg toy and optics maker).
Details & Condition:
• Manufacturer: Ernst Plank (E.P.), Nuremberg, Germany.
• Material: Brass housing mounted on a wooden base with decorative cast-iron elements.
• Special feature: The device was originally powered by a candle or an oil lamp. In the course of the 20th century it was historically converted to electrical operation (including a Tungsram light bulb carton, 220V).
• Accessories: Includes the original, contemporaneous transport case with the typical marble pattern of the late 19th / early 20th century. Various lens inserts are also included.
• Condition: Attractive age-related patina. The housing shows no major dents. Important note: The electrical cord is damaged/frayed and does not meet modern safety standards. The device is therefore sold as a purely decorative object / collectible without a functional guarantee. Before operation, the wiring must be renewed by a qualified professional.
Technical Data
• Era: Historicism / Art Nouveau (ca. 1890–1910).
• Origin: Germany (Nuremberg).
• Marking: Brass plaque with logo "E.P. - Made in Germany".
Details
Brand
Ernst Plank
Model/type number
K.A. (converted to 220v electrik)
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
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