24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
Victorian Astronomical Magic Lantern Slides
Comprising of 5 mechanical slides labeled as 'No.1 The solar system, shewing the revolution of all the planets with their satellites round the sun', 'No.3 This diagram illustrates the cause of the spring and neap tides and shows the moon's phase during its revolution', 'No.5 Roundity of the earth', along with 2 other slides from the same set, with 2 other astronomical slides in mahogany frames
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Sold for £875
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Comprising of 5 mechanical slides labeled as 'No.1 The solar system, shewing the revolution of all the planets with their satellites round the sun', 'No.3 This diagram illustrates the cause of the spring and neap tides and shows the moon's phase during its revolution', 'No.5 Roundity of the earth', along with 2 other slides from the same set, with 2 other astronomical slides in mahogany frames
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