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Magic Lantern Mixed Jet Illuminants
Lot 167

Magic Lantern Mixed Jet Illuminants

Estimate: $200 - $400
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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.

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Wear commensurate with age and use. Tarnish and wear to lacquered brass. Untested.

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