1888 - Praxinoscope with picture strips and case

Praxinoscope with picture strips and case "Le Praxinoscope jouet d’Émile Reynaud", an optical toy and precursor to cinematography, ER Paris, 1889, marked and labelled, with interlocking parts made of brass, turned wood and colour-lithographed cardboard, including a round base, stand, crank mechanism, candle holder and screen; the rotating drum features a dodecagonal mirror ring which reflects the sequence of movements from the inserted picture strip and creates the illusion of motion by means of the crank, plus two original picture strip sets, each comprising ten coloured sheets with 20 amusing picture sequences, as well as a cardboard case with embossed title; the rare ‘Schnellseher’, screen mount and pull cord are missing; otherwise in good condition for its age with minimal signs of wear; height including candle holder 27 cm, diameter of drum 21.5 cm, case dimensions 33 x 24 x 11 cm.