Treasures of pre-cinema history
The magic lantern
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Ceramic magic lantern with spherical body
One of the rarest ceramic magic lanterns.
Date:
c. 1900
Maker:
Johann Falk?
Place of Origin:
Nürnberg
Materials/Techniques:
Ceramic body / Brass / Painted sheet / Wood
Dimensions:
Length: 200 mm, Width: 100 mm, Height: 285 mm
Ceramic magic lantern with tiles
The typical shape of the ceramic magic lantern.
Date:
c. 1900
Maker:
Johann Falk?
Place of Origin:
Nürnberg
Materials/Techniques:
Russian iron / Ceramic tile / Glass
Dimensions:
Length: 240 mm, Width: 100 mm, Height 320 mm