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Le Phenakistiscope
French; comprising a 22cm. diameter slotted card disc, seven 17.5cm. (approx.) diameter hand-coloured discs, two later painted discs and a forked handle, in maker's card box with coloured label to the lid
French; comprising a 22cm. diameter slotted card disc, seven 17.5cm. (approx.) diameter hand-coloured discs, two later painted discs and a forked handle, in maker's card box with coloured label to the lid
Literature
George Füsslin (1993), Optisches Spielzeug oder wie die Bilder laufen lernten, p. 34.
Blair Whitton (1986), Paper Toys of the World, p. 197.
The Phenakistiscope was introduced in the early 1830s by two individuals working independently. S. Stampfer of Vienna developed what he called the Stroboscope, while the Belgian scientist Joseph Plateau built a similar device which he called the Phenakistiscope.
Blair Whitton (1986), Paper Toys of the World, p. 197.
The Phenakistiscope was introduced in the early 1830s by two individuals working independently. S. Stampfer of Vienna developed what he called the Stroboscope, while the Belgian scientist Joseph Plateau built a similar device which he called the Phenakistiscope.
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.