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Lot 14

Ulysses Grant Civil War Chromatrope Lantern Slide

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Ulysses Grant Civil War Chromatrope Lantern Slide, 19th Century,
Brass finished case, double-sided mechanical chromatrope magic lantern slide with a colored photo of Ulysses S. Grant as general during the Civil War. Grant is surrounded by patriotic stars and stripes.

H: 4 3/8 W: 8 5/8 D: 3/8 in.

Condition

Scratches and wear to the bronze finish case, color losses to the portrait background. General wear commensurate with age and use. The stars and stripes filters do spin. A red repair sleeve to keep the crank positioned correctly.

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