Victorian "Paradise Lost: Hov'ring on Wing Under the Cope of Hell" Magic Lantern Slide Lithograph The C catch and the

The C catch and the tube hinge have some corrosion and verdigris

It has to be seen to be believed

Plate has some minor nicks and scuffs to the front

We have searched and searched for over a year and have not found another one like this piece

The photos do not do justice to the amount of sparkle this stunner has

Victorian "Paradise Lost: Hov'ring on Wing Under the Cope of Hell" Magic Lantern Slide Lithograph The C catch and theBefore the advent of film, Victorians relied on a more magical form of entertainment Magic Lanterns. Invented in the 1650s, Magic Lanterns are a simple form of image projector utilizing a limelight and hand painted glass slides. These glass slides would be manipulated by a lanternist for effect and to create movement and sometimes the appearance of ghosts! By the end of the 19th and early 20th century, Magic Lanterns were in homes, schools, fraternal