Antique Magic Lantern Glass Slides Set Of 2 (Chinese & Spanish Scenes)1890-1910s For Sale

Item Description:

Up for sale is a beautiful pair of antique toy magic lantern glass slides, likely manufactured in Germany (commonly by makers such as Ernst Plank, Bing, or Carette) around the turn of the 20th century. These long, panoramic strip slides feature highly detailed, vibrant transfer-printed color imagery with hand-painted red paper borders.Slide 1 (Top): Features a bustling traditional Chinese village or festival scene complete with a pagoda, a round pavilion temple, figures in traditional robes, a sedan chair procession, and harbor boats.Slide 2 (Bottom): Displays a romanticized Spanish or European outdoor "Costumbrista" courtyard celebration, featuring a central flamenco dancer, a musician playing a classical guitar, outdoor dining, and socializing figures.These make an incredible addition to any pre-cinema optical toy, photography history, or vintage German toy collection.SpecificationsItem Type: Antique Magic Lantern Projection Slides (Toy/Juvenile size)Quantity: 2 distinct panoramic slidesEstimated Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian (circa 1890 - 1915)Material: Glass with lithographed/transfer-printed color artwork and paper framingDimensions: Approximately 7 3/4” inches long by 2 3/8” inches wide (7.75" x 2.375")Condition ReportArtwork: The multi-colored imagery remains exceptionally bright, clear, and vibrant on both pieces.Glass: Fully intact. No structural cracks across the center images.Paper Borders: Shows typical wear consistent with a 100+ year-old toy. The red paper framing has some chipping, fraying, and light separation at the corners and along the edges as pictured.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess condition specifics before purchasing.

Lot # (Y-220)