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SS6: The Philip Banham Collection of Optical Toys

Zoetrope

Auction Lot SS6/67

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Zoetrope (SS6/67) offered in our An Auction of Optical Toys starting on 6th March 2019 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

Zoetrope. A Victorian 'Wheel of Life' Zoetrope by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Co:, the 12 inch Russian lacquer drum with base card of a leaping dog and picture strip of a man's head appearing from a box, original maker's label as per title under the base card, raised on a mahogany baluster support on a domed base, 37cm high.

Notes

- This zoetrope was used by the BBC for filming stock footage for the original opening credits of the Antiques Roadshow.

Estimate

£400 - £500

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Collectables and Toys

Fine Art Category

Sale Information

SS6: The Philip Banham Collection of Optical Toys
Wednesday, 6th March 2019
Okehampton Street, Exeter

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Okehampton Street, Exeter

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