British Biunial Projector Lanterns, Newton, London

Lot description

Biunial Magic Lantern by '"Newton & Co., Opticians to Her Majesty the Queen, and the Government, 3 Fleet Street, London", c, 1900, mahogany having brass fittings and brass housed lens with adjustable focal length and vertical angle, the lens separated by the makers plaque, each lens with a wood slide holder, the right side with upper and lower doors having blue glass sight ports, removable black tin chimney, lacking internal illuminating apparatus, raised on bracket feet, approx.. 26.5"h, 18"w, 8.5"d, 24.50lbs Provenance: Collection of Sam Westfall, Texas, Kansas including a huge quantity of antique cameras, magic lanterns, related advertising and many parts and pieces. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMERAS, ACCESSORIES & RELATED LOTS IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS IS, OPERATIONAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, NO CONDITION REPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE LOTS IN THIS AUCTION, ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY Start Price: $1000.00