No Reserve Auction !!!  

Large Lot of multiple slides are included. Many contain cartoons and characters. Many Hand painted !!!

This extremely rare antique magic lantern dates circa 1890 and is partially made of wood. 

Roof, lens and chimney are made of tin. The metal legs are beautiful decorated. 

The lantern was made by a German manufacturer, Max Dannhorn of Nuremberg, and was special made for the American market. 

The round metal lamp window cover reads: JUNG AMERIKA / GESETZLICH GESCHÜTZT, around the picture of an eagle, and may be lifted to allow adjustment of the lamp flame.

The overall dimensions are 4 x 5 x 11" (10 x 12 x 28 cm) and the original box in which the lantern is stored is 4" x 9" x 13" (10 x 23 x 33 cm). The front lens is extendable to about 6 inches (15 cm).

Total weight with all glass slides is around 12 lb.

Will be carefully packed for safe shipping.