Lot Number:
119
Item Location:
Federal Way
Preview Date/Time:
Wednesday, July 8th By Appointment Only - (Call Adam to Schedule @ 253-449-6650)
Pickup Date/Time:
Sunday, July 12th - (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - By Appointment)
Start Date/Time:
07/04/26, 7:00 AM
End Date/Time:
07/10/26, 6:59:00 PM
Description:
🚲 Step back into the Victorian era with this unique framed display featuring four original antique magic lantern comic slides from the humorous series "Adventures of a Cyclist." These colorful glass slides tell the story of an early penny-farthing bicycle rider through charming illustrated scenes and were originally created for projection with a magic lantern in the late 19th or early 20th century. Similar complete slide sets and framed displays are highly sought after by collectors of early optical entertainment and Victorian ephemera.
✨ Features:
- Original antique glass magic lantern comic slides
- "Adventures of a Cyclist" series
- Depicts humorous penny-farthing bicycle scenes
- Professionally mounted in a vertical wooden display frame
- Ready to hang
- Overall frame measures approximately 17" H x 6.5" W
🎨 A fantastic addition to:
- Magic lantern collections
- Bicycle and cycling memorabilia
- Victorian décor
- Early photography and projection collections
- Curio cabinets or gallery walls
⚠️ Condition:
- Vintage display with age-appropriate wear, light dust, and minor imperfections consistent with age.
- Please examine all photos carefully for condition and completeness.
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