Polished mahogany 3 wick lantern (14 inches tall)

OBJECT TYPE: Projector
MANUFACTURER: Newton & Co.
NATIONALITY: English
PLACE MANUFACTURED: England, London
OBJECT NAME VARIATION:
FUNCTIONAL TYPE: magic lantern

NOTES:
  Mahogany lantern with polished brass lens holder, handles and knob;
  metal interior and top; large spirit lamp with 3 wicks; slide plaque
  reads: "Newton & Co. - Patent Nș 1957 - 3 wick - Refulgent Lamp - For
  - Magic Lanterns - 3 Fleet St. London.
  On either side are hinged wood pieces which cover vent holes (5 holes
  per side) door on both sides, each with coverd opaque lens for viewing
  lamp.
  Dimensions: 35.0cm H X 20.8cm W X 48.8cm L

MATERIAL VIEWED/PROJECTED: glass

OBJECT IDENTIFIER: N5630.00002