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Possible Antique Projector

By krizn, 30 May, 2012
Description

The item appears to be black and red striped metal. The item has two halves. One half has a screw in for a light bulb that connects to two metal pronges. This half hinges backward to open. Above the light bulb screw in is a rectangular opening. The other half remains stationary. It has two lenses along with  a metal piece that slides to cover one of the two lenses. Behind the two lenses are two rectangular openings. The two rectangular openings combined match with the one rectangular opening on the hinged side. One side contains some sort of winding mechanism. There are two metal gears. Ther is also a wooden or cork spindle.  The other side contains a square hole and a smaller hole beneath it. The entire thing has a wooden or cork base. The hinged half sits slightly above the base. The unhinged half sits flush to the base using the base as the bottom.

Category
Vintage Electronics
Medium
metal and wood or cork base
Distinguishing marks
none that are noticeable
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
approx. 11 inches long x 3 inches wide (smaller half) or 5 inches wide (larger half) x 5 inches tall
Date Period
unknown
Weight
< 1 lb
History
Purchased awhile back from an antique store by my sister.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
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