Balopticon Model C

Balopticon Model C

Projector

Bausch + Lomb Optical Co.

Maker
American, estab. 1853

Balopticon Model C

Magic Lantern


ca. 1917
Metal, leather and glass
Overall (projector): 11 × 6 1/2 × 20 in. (27.9 × 16.5 × 50.8 cm)
Overall (case): 11 1/2 × 7 × 22 3/4 in. (29.2 × 17.8 × 57.8 cm)
Overall (slide holder): 4 × 11 1/2 × 1 in. (10.2 × 29.2 × 2.5 cm)
DescriptionBlack, vaulted, electric slide projector with condenser lens, projection lens, lens cap, 400-watt Mazda lamp and black leather bellows in black metal case with wood slide holder.
Inscriptions Engraved in silver on product plate on right side on projector: BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y., U.S.A. MODEL C BALOPTICON REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. PAT. FEB. 21, 1911 NO. / Stamped in silver on product plate on right side of projector: 42880 / Engraved in silver on lens: BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, NY 2516624

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