A superb Napoleon III-era magic lantern, which you may have - Lot 22

A superb Napoleon III-era magic lantern, which you may have seen in "Affaire Conclue" on France 2. This superb magic lantern was restored and transformed during the program "Affaire Conclue: La Vie des Objets". In particular, it was set up and electrified for use as a table lamp. We love its large size and unique look. We imagine it on a chest of drawers, to stand out and serve as an accent lamp. dimensions : W18 x D43.5 x H53cm materials: metal condition : good Did you know? The magic lantern is the ancestor of projection equipment, and in particular of the slide projector. Invented in the 17th century by Father Athanase Kircher in Germany and Father De Châle in France, it enabled images painted on glass plates to be projected through a lens, using the light of a candle or oil lamp. Initially dubbed the "lantern of fear" by its inventor, it was later renamed the "magic lantern" by the Jesuit Francesco Eschinardi, due to the fascination its images exerted on the public. Magic lantern tribute to cinema offered by Marie du SORDET, from the Affaire Conclue TV show. 0% buyer's costs will be added to the auction price. NO SALES FEES