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