29th Nov, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine

 
  Lot 177
 

Set of 3 Perigal Kinoscopes

English, circa 1860, with the lid of 1 engraved in copperplate script 'Perigals Kinescope, Velocities equal producing 1st & 2nd Bicirdoids, Elliott bros, London' and engraved to the back 'Elliott Bros, 30 Strand London', the second engraved to the back 'Elliott Bros, 30 Strand London' and the other un marked, all complete with geared tops and silvered reflective balls on geared rotating mechanisms, with single winding handle - as the handle is turned clockwise or anticlockwise the balls spin to show various pattern of motion.

For similar instruments see:

https://www.cinematheque.fr/fr/catalogues/appareils/collection/appareil-pour-les-experiences-doptique-et-de-cinematique-boite-d-ap-94-1054.html

Sold for £1,500

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, circa 1860, with the lid of 1 engraved in copperplate script 'Perigals Kinescope, Velocities equal producing 1st & 2nd Bicirdoids, Elliott bros, London' and engraved to the back 'Elliott Bros, 30 Strand London', the second engraved to the back 'Elliott Bros, 30 Strand London' and the other un marked, all complete with geared tops and silvered reflective balls on geared rotating mechanisms, with single winding handle - as the handle is turned clockwise or anticlockwise the balls spin to show various pattern of motion.

For similar instruments see:

https://www.cinematheque.fr/fr/catalogues/appareils/collection/appareil-pour-les-experiences-doptique-et-de-cinematique-boite-d-ap-94-1054.html

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