Lot Essay
The diorama slides were placed in front of each other in an optical box, lit from behind this creates a three dimensional picture.
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LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A COLLECTION OF THIRTY-SIX DUTCH HAND-PAINTED GLASS DIORAMA SLIDES
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Including series of two with the frames coloured and numbered, depicting church interiors, landscapes, fireworks and interiors, stored in three fitted oak boxes; incomplete and some damages
Each slide 31 x 38 cm.
Together with seventeen Dutch optical slides for 'arteficial fireworks' and optical effects, second half 18th century, comprising four reverse glass painted slides and thirteen perforated paper slides; some damages and losses (53)
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Including series of two with the frames coloured and numbered, depicting church interiors, landscapes, fireworks and interiors, stored in three fitted oak boxes; incomplete and some damages
Each slide 31 x 38 cm.
Together with seventeen Dutch optical slides for 'arteficial fireworks' and optical effects, second half 18th century, comprising four reverse glass painted slides and thirteen perforated paper slides; some damages and losses (53)
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