ENSIGN No.6 Projector
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Ensign Optiscope No. 6 – Vintage Magic Lantern Projector – Great Britain – ca. 1925-1935
Rare and original Ensign Optiscope No. 6 projector lantern, manufactured by Ensign Ltd., London (Great Britain). This exceptional device is presumed to date from the period 1925-1935 and is a beautiful example of early British projection technology.
The projector is in a beautiful, original condition and is equipped with its original 10-inch Projection Lens and focus bellows. The characteristic black hammered finish is largely intact, as is the original nameplate on the front.
The device is constructed from heavy metal and cast iron and forms both an impressive collectible and a decorative object for enthusiasts of photography, cinema, optical instruments, and industrial design.
Features
* Brand: Ensign Ltd.
* Model: Optiscope No. 6
* Country of origin: Great Britain
* Period: ca. 1925-1935
* Original 10-inch Projection Lens
* Original focus bellows
* Original hammered lacquer
* Original nameplate present
* Robust metal and cast iron construction
Dimensions (approx.)
* Height: 32 cm
* Width: 18 cm
* Depth: 38 cm
* Weight: 6.5 kg
Condition
The projector is in a nice, original vintage condition with normal signs of use appropriate to its age. The lens is present and the focusing moves smoothly. The unit has not been tested for operation and is sold as a collectible.
A rare and decorative specimen that appears on the market only sporadically and makes a lovely addition to a collection of vintage projectors, photography, or early cinema technology.
Ensign Optiscope No. 6 – Vintage Magic Lantern Projector – Great Britain – ca. 1925-1935
Rare and original Ensign Optiscope No. 6 projector lantern, manufactured by Ensign Ltd., London (Great Britain). This exceptional device is presumed to date from the period 1925-1935 and is a beautiful example of early British projection technology.
The projector is in a beautiful, original condition and is equipped with its original 10-inch Projection Lens and focus bellows. The characteristic black hammered finish is largely intact, as is the original nameplate on the front.
The device is constructed from heavy metal and cast iron and forms both an impressive collectible and a decorative object for enthusiasts of photography, cinema, optical instruments, and industrial design.
Features
* Brand: Ensign Ltd.
* Model: Optiscope No. 6
* Country of origin: Great Britain
* Period: ca. 1925-1935
* Original 10-inch Projection Lens
* Original focus bellows
* Original hammered lacquer
* Original nameplate present
* Robust metal and cast iron construction
Dimensions (approx.)
* Height: 32 cm
* Width: 18 cm
* Depth: 38 cm
* Weight: 6.5 kg
Condition
The projector is in a nice, original vintage condition with normal signs of use appropriate to its age. The lens is present and the focusing moves smoothly. The unit has not been tested for operation and is sold as a collectible.
A rare and decorative specimen that appears on the market only sporadically and makes a lovely addition to a collection of vintage projectors, photography, or early cinema technology.
Details
Brand
ENSIGN
Model/type number
No.6
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Not tested
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