No marca lotto composto da 3 proiettori | Magic lantern

Fascinating and rare lot composed of 3 vintage-stage projectors/magic lanterns in metal and brass, representative of the evolution of home cinematography and didactic projection in the first half of the 20th century. An extraordinarily striking triptych, perfect for collectors of scientific antiquities or to embellish spaces with an authentic Wunderkammer and industrial mid-century modern touch.
​Details of the Three Pieces and Relative Eras (in photo order):
​Slide and Filmite Projector (Photo 1 – 1940s/1950s, Postwar)
​Characteristics: Robust metal casing with a wrinkled black finish, front optic with brass ring, original inner condensation lens, vertical slide/film holder, and rear power cord with an era plug.
​Particularity: Solid, compact line typical of mid-20th-century school and domestic technical productions.
​Magic Lantern / Hand-Cranked Natural Incandescent Projector (Photo 2 – 1920s, Art Deco era)
​Characteristics: Square black-painted sheet metal body with a circular top opening for heat dispersion, adjustable optic and internal toothed drum mechanism (Maltese cross) perfectly preserved, operated by the original hand crank with wooden knob.
​Particularity: Mechanical, non-electric factory model (originally designed for internal candle or lantern illumination), used for manual home projection of film strips.
​Electricized Educational Film Projector (Photo 3 – 1930s, Rationalist era)
​Characteristics: Black metal frame with tilting mechanism, adjustable telescopic optical sight, side gears for film advancement, hand crank with red knob and internal era lamp holder wired for electricity.
​Particularity: Versatile engineering structure with strong, explicit vintage and industrial charm.
​Conditions and Sale Notes:
​Condition: The objects appear in good overall aesthetic condition, with a beautiful, authentic patina of time that testifies to their originality and history.
​Buyer advisory: Please carefully view each posted photo to allow you to verify every detail and the actual state of conservation before bidding.
​Technical details: All mechanical components and main optics are present. The central piece (Photo 2) is a native candle/natural light non-electric model; the vintage electrical systems of the first and third pieces (Photo 1 and Photo 3) have not been tested for safety reasons related to wiring from the period.
​Intended use: The items are offered exclusively as collectibles, study pieces, and refined vintage decorative elements.
​Shipping and Packaging:
Shipping will be fast, traceable, and internationally insured through Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) Authorized Shipping Center. The lot will be entrusted to industry professionals and packed with a highly protective multi-layer custom packaging to ensure absolute integrity of glass, brass, and metal components during transport.