#200

Exceptional and Extremely Rare German Tin "Pagoda" Magic Lantern by Ernst Plank
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Description
11" (28 cm.) A tinplate box in the shape of a Chinese pagoda has well-detailed stencilled Chinoiserie scenes on the sides and a shaped dragon handle at the back. The ceiling of the box is a three-tiered pagoda roof surmounted by figural designs,and the box rests upon three- tiered steps. The lens is intact,although the burner is lacking,some slides are included. The lantern is stored in its original box labeled "Magic Lantern No,. 602" with three language instructions on the inside. Excellent condition and a beautiful state of preservation. Germany,Ernst Plank,circa 1898