Antique Glass Magic Lantern Slide Hand Painted Skeleton Danse Macabre Halloween
$ 79.2
Description
Antique Glass Magic Lantern Slide Hand Painted Skeleton Danse Macabre Halloween. Up for sale is a rare, authentic antique hand-painted glass magic lantern slide featuring a vivid and macabre Danse Macabre (Dance of Death) scene. Up for sale is a rare, authentic antique hand-painted glass magic lantern slide featuring a vivid and macabre Danse Macabre (Dance of Death) scene. The artwork depicts detailed animated skeletons rising from a tomb/casket, characteristic of the eerie imagery used in 19th-century Victorian Phantasmagoria or secret society shows.Specifications:Dimensions: Approximately 4 inches long by 3 1/4 inches wide.Medium: Hand-painted transparent glass housed in a vintage black paperboard/cardboard frame template.Markings: Features a vintage red circular inventory sticker numbered "19” on the bottom left corner.Condition Report:The slide is in good antique condition. The glass panel is intact with no cracks or major damage, allowing the colors to project beautifully when backlit. The black frame template shows light edge wear consistent with age and historical use. Please review the high-resolution photos to assess the exact condition.A fantastic, highly displayable piece for collectors of pre-cinema optics, oddities, Gothic art, or vintage Halloween decor.Shipping & Handling:Will be packed with extreme care using heavy bubble wrap and shipped securely to ensure safe arrival. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
