W.C. Hughes, London Bi-Unial Laterna Magica
Hammer Price
€5,400
incl. Buyer's Premium
€5,000 – 7,000
large bi-unial English magic lantern, complete with two matching brass-bound lenses, each with rack and pinion focusing, all fittings made of brass, the chimney made of iron, two gas lamps built-in, the lantern is in very fine original condition, total height: 68cm, base plate 40x22cm, maker's plate on front, very rare and attractive, ex Abring collection - exactly this example is shown in Abring II, page 28