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Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working
Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working

Vintage 1900's Combined Balopticon BAUSCH & LOMB Model LRM, working

$ 316.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Model: LRM Combined Balopticon
  • Modification Description: Electrical installation redone, mirror replaced, a reflecting metal panel added, the broken slide carriage was repaired and repainted. A spare mirror and some original parts included in the package.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Brand: Bausch & Lomb
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Condition: A museum item, this is a double projector, a so called epidiascope, which can show both 10x10cm glass slides or 10x10cm post cards. This item is restored preserving the original outer look (paint work) and replacing or repairing only the inner parts. The interior was repainted with thermo-resistant paint. The mirror and the electrical installation were replaced. The original parts are included in the package together with an original 1912 Product Catalog where this Balopticon is described. It was in service in Denmark around 1912-1915 (more about in the Item Description section)

    Description

    This projector can show both glass slides (3,5 and 4 inch) and opaque pictures (postcards, drawings, etc) and it is a historical item. It belonged to a Danish photographer and publisher, Vilhelm Richter, active in Copenhagen at the beginning of 20th century. He run a publishing house for school books and a slide-show parlour in Copenhagen. He would show his own slides / photographs often hand-coloured by his sister. Judging by the inscription of his name in hand writing, one can assume with relative certainty that the projector was in service in Richter's "show-room" starting with 1912 according to Danish sources. (   http://www.bornholmerneshistorie.dk/v-richters-lysbilleder.html  )
    The projector was in a bad state when I've got it. I wanted to restore it preserving the original look, but, at the same time, regain full functionality. The package contains the original parts, which were replaced during the proces: mirror, lamp socket, electrical cord and plug. Both the slide and picture trays were repaired and repainted (se enclosed images).There is also an extra mirror, ready to go in if the one place is damaged during shipping.
    As it is, the projector can be used to show glass slides available from a lot of sources. It can also be considered as a collector object given the certified provenience and the original exterior look.
    Part of the package is also the original Bausch&Lomb Product Catalogue where the projector is described. Both the catalogue and the projector can be placed around 1910.
    I have packed the projector as secure as I could but I would not take any responsibility for the damages occurring during shipment.