French Zoetrope/Praxinoscope with 4 Strips

French praxinoscope optical animation toy with rotating cardboard drum on a pedestal base. Includes (4) interchangeable color lithographed strips depicting sequential scenes in motion, including acrobats, a water-pump scene, musician playing a cello and other subjects. Several strips are marked in French with numbered titles including "Le Petit Moulin a Eau," "Le Singe Musicien," and "Les Scieurs de Long," and are also marked "Le Praxinoscope (Brevete S.G.D.G.)." Each animation strip measures approximately 25-3/4" long. Overall praxinoscope measures approximately 9-1/4" high x 8" wide. The cardboard drum shows areas of wear and light crushed spots. Strips show age and use, including surface wear, toning and staining, creases, etc. Please examine photos for individual condition and details. Estimate $150 - $300

Estimate:$150

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