Magnesium ribbon burner. G.M. - sold at Esposizione Nazionale di Torino 1898. Circular case 65mm diameter, with ratchet action ribbon feed worked by push-button; pivoted circular reflector. Magnesium ribbon burner 1898
A clockwork-powered magnesium ribbon burner for artificial illumination. Clockwork mechanism on wooden base, contained within brass cylinder; four feet. Magnesium ribbon carried on external split spool; fed through tube by two rollers. Release trigger; airbrake speed control. Magnesium ribbon burner 1865
Aluminium rod with clamping plates at one end, to hold ribbon whille burning. Magnesium Ribbon Holder