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Chromatrope 3x Magic lantern

Chromatrope 3x Magic lantern

A chromatrope is a type of magic lantern slide that produces dazzling, colorful geometrical patterns set in motion by rotating two painted glass discs in opposite directions, originally with a double pulley mechanism but later usually with a rackwork mechanism. These 3 on auction are used, 1 has a rotating glass ring with different heads, some damage to the heads and rotating is difficult. 1 is loose in the frame. See all pictures as they are part of the description.

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