Stroboscope by Professor Stampfer, in original wooden box, with nine discs of various designs (see 1940 79 for remaining 4 of original 13) Stroboscope by Professor Stampfer
Replica of Beale's Choreutoscope with five additional slides showing six images on each: (1) dancing 'Puss in Boots', (2) dancing man in turban, (3) dancing man (with drum), (4) Punch & Judy-type scene with Punchinello / clown and policeman (5). Replica of Beale's Choreutoscopee
Hand-held Asterioscope in brass mount in red leather morocco case, by Murray and Heath, 43 Piccadilly, London, England, 1850-1880. Consists of fine diffraction grating rulings on glass in rotating frame, thought to be an optical toy in the manner of the kaleidoscope. Asterioscope in leather case 1850-1880
The Chiroptique , moving picture demonstrator, damaged, made 1850-1924 (Wellcome No. B1459) The Chiroptique 1850-1924
Six reels of flip card picture film by Lumiere, Lyon, France for Kinora viewer in shoe box Six Reels of Flip Card Picture Film for Kinora Viewer by Lumiere circa 1905
Four discs for Stroboscope or Fantascope of miscellaneous origin. These were originally included in the thirteen Discs referring to the Stampfer Stroboscope (Inv. No.1940-13), later identified as being published by other designers. Four discs for Stroboscope or Fantascope of miscellaneous origin
Movie-Pictures set in original envelope. Thaumatrope type optical toy. Three rectangular pairs of cards, stapled together with central wire support: boxer hitting punchball; gnomes breaking rocks; soldier firing cannon. Each can be fitted in wire handle and twirled giving animated effect. 'Movie Pictures The Latest Novelty'
Zoetrope strip entitled 'The Wild Irishman' by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. Zoetrope strip: The Wild Irishman
Zoetrope strip showing a man jumping through a hoop held by another man. Zoetrope strip: Jumpung Through a Hoop
Gilt medallion 3cm in diameter with inset lenticular screen, 2cm in diameter showing alternate views of Captain Scarlet and rocket ship when tilted. Optical toy 1960s
Zoetrope strip showing a juggling acrobat balancing on a ball. Zoetrope strip: Juggler Balancing on Ball
Zoetrope strip Clarke's Wheel of Life No.37 showing a man riding a horse. Zoetrope strip: The Wheel of Life No. 37
Wooden frame 12.25 x 9 .25cm with line screen on translucent paper. Animated effects given when cards bearing multiple line images are drawn behind the screen. Subjects includer dancers and skaters, cyclists and horse races, dancing rabbits and semaphore, table tennis and baseball and a balancing act and Charlie Chaplin. Made in Japan. Japanese Optical Toy
Zoetrope strip of man dancing with castanets. Zoetrope strip of man dancing with castanets circa 1868
Zoetrope strip entitled 'The Cure' by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company showing a jumping man toy. Zoetrope strip: The Cure
Phenakistoscope of Pixie with whip and top and small devil dancing. One of four discs for Stroboscope or Fantascope of miscellaneous origin. Phenakistoscope Disc, Pixie with Whip and Top circa 1840
Fantascope disc: Juggler with frog around the centre. Published by Thos. McLean, Haymarket, Edinburgh, c. 1833. Fantascope Disc circa 1833
Zoetrope strip Clarke's Wheel of Life No. 5 showing a somersaulting man. Zoetrope strip: The Wheel of Life No. 5 circa 1868
Peepshow box with fourteen paper transparencies, c 1800. Wooden box 340 x 440 x 420mm. Front covered with canvas, pattern of dome-headed brass studs. 70mm diameter convex lens in brass mount. Internal groove to hold paper transparencies, top lid for access. Hinged rear door, with metal lining for reflector. Peepshow Box With Fourteen Paper Transparencies circa 1800