Ernst Plank Lanterna Magica Slide Projector w/Slides & Carrying Case Late 1800’s
First off this is a legitimate antique and as such the condition is far from prefect. Much wear is present and there’s some signs of distress. And unfortunately due to photo limitations I can’t show all the issues that exist. Where the lantern mounts at base is somewhat compromised, a nail is missing and the metal is cracking in places. Tarnish and paint loss is rather obvious and the case is dirty and the paper covering is pealing in many places. The lantern uses a oil lamp for illumination so if you do intend to actually use this item a bright projection just ain’t happening. There’s a possibility that this item may be missing parts but I’m thinking it’s completele. If you need additional information or photos please please contact me and I’ll respond in a timely manner.
This item was purchased at auction and was part of a large and varied collection belonging to Grant M. Haist and if your interested I’ve included a bit from his obituary.
Grant Haist was Senior Research Associate at the Eastman Kodak Research Laboratories in Rochester, New York for 32 years before retiring in 1983. He was active in both technical matters and photographic affairs. He has 28 U.S. patents, two books and many technical articles. His photographic work has appeared in National Geographic, National Wildlife, Smithsonian, Kodak Publications and numerous other publications. Fellowships from Royal Society of Great Britain, Photographic Society of America and Society for Imaging Science and Technology have honored his accomplishments. Grant began collecting cameras and photographic books in 1969 and has through the years amassed an extensive collection of Kodak cameras and equipment and Kodak Literature.
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