Vintage Darlot, Paris brass lens. Front lens is 2″ dia, lens body 3.5″ extended. Lens is from a “Magic Lantern” projector that I inherited from my grandfather (with many lantern slides). The projected images appeared perfect with no obvious distortions. The projector, however, was “modernized” and very big and bulky with no value as an antique. Therefore I’m selling the lens alone which has some value. I’m scanning the lantern slides on a quality flat-bed projection scanner. The lens appears to be in fine condition, with some wear and tarnish. I have not attempted to clean or disassemble it. The mechanism is smooth with no binding. Since I’m not an expert in these lenses, I’m offering money back so you can evaluate it. After the auction, I’d love to hear from the winner noting the intended use. I have no idea what a lens like this is used for!
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