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73 Collection of Lantern Slides I


f you were to guess which genre of entertainer the highest paid performer in the theatre was in the 19th century, the answer might be a surprising one. Even


at the height of variety and vaudeville in the Victorian period it was not the comedians or singers that people flocked to see; instead, the highest paid and most popular performer was the Magic Lantern projectionist. Looking at the collection of lantern slides included in Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood’s forthcoming Sporting & Collectors’ Auction on the 15th & 16th May, it is easy to understand the fascination with Magic Lanterns. A skilled projectionist could take a set of two slides and magically transform a scene from day to night. Similarly, with the use of simple slipping or lever slides, they could produce the first forms of animation. Even


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more complex mechanical slides can produce staggering effects that are equally as captivating now as they were more than 100 years ago. Collectors of lantern slides are eager to obtain finely produced examples by such makers as Carpenter & Westley, like the naval engagement shown here. With the recent discovery of Sir Franklin’s lost ships HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, Polar exploration related items have increased in value. The set of six exploration slides by E G Wood included in the auction certainly should have collectors interested even with a pre-sale estimate of £600-£800 (plus Buyer’s Premium of 25.2% incl. VAT @ 20%). Many lantern slides were produced with wonderful colours and images and it is known that several Royal Academy artists were employed by manufacturers to paint scenes in oil on glass for slides though, most frustratingly, they did not


sign their work! Collectors’ from Magic Lantern Societies worldwide will be drawn to the salerooms in Exeter with the slides included in the auction, eager to obtain some truly magical examples. For more information please contact Brian Goodison- Blanks on 01392 413100


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Tuesday 21st May Tuesday 2nd July Harbour House The Promenade Kingsbridge 10.00am - 1.00pm


All enquiries please call 01392 413100


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A Chinese anhua dragon bowl Sold for £5,000


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