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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 12
Magic Lantern Mixed Jet Illuminants
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
Magic Lantern Mixed Jet Illuminants, 19th Century,
Two brass regulators by Robert Royou Beard of Bermondsey, London (Patents 27026 and 270270, a heavy brass mixed jet, a McAllister of New York brass and steel group of connected stopcocks patented Nov 10, 1865, item number 437 HY; three brass, steel and iron devices and a cast brass stopcock (Pat applied for). These British and American inventions were designed to increase the brightness of lime light for magic lantern projections.
Jet Illuminant Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 17 x D: 5 1/16.
The Magic Lantern by John Albert Manton, pp. 36-39.
Wear commensurate with age and use. Tarnish and wear to lacquered brass. Untested.
Two brass regulators by Robert Royou Beard of Bermondsey, London (Patents 27026 and 270270, a heavy brass mixed jet, a McAllister of New York brass and steel group of connected stopcocks patented Nov 10, 1865, item number 437 HY; three brass, steel and iron devices and a cast brass stopcock (Pat applied for). These British and American inventions were designed to increase the brightness of lime light for magic lantern projections.
Jet Illuminant Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 17 x D: 5 1/16.
The Magic Lantern by John Albert Manton, pp. 36-39.
Condition
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.
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