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    Posted 7 years ago

    hbogie
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    I picked these up at a local auction and am at a loss for what type of projection machine they were used with. It's a large wood crate with 14 large round glass "slides". Some are 12 1/2" diameter and the are 14 1/2" diameter. They are 2 layers of glass with the black paper similar to magic lantern sealing the edge. The artwork is on the inside between 2 layers of glass. I think they would be projected on a ceiling in a large public, ballroom, etc. and appear to large for home use. They don't appear to be artwork that would show movement if rotated and I think would just be a static projected image. Everyone I have talked to has never seen these before. Anyone that could help identify what these are would be great... thanks!

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    1. Hunter Hunter, 7 years ago
      so coo! No writing or labeling anywhere?
    2. hbogie, 7 years ago
      The only labels are on the edges of the discs. They are handwritten and just identify the pattern/artwork. No other labels or mfgr's markings on the discs or crate. I did find an old auction sticker on the crate and a hand painted "23" which indicates this may have been part of a large collection of crates with these discs at one time.
    3. racer4four racer4four, 7 years ago
      Fascinating, and fantastic graphics. They have an almost Morris-like style to them, particularly the floral one.
      I'm fascinated to find out what they were for. I hope you find a way of using them- the art is marvellous and shouldn't be hidden!

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