Riley Bros Magic Lantern: The Praestantia

Magic Lantern: The 'Praestantia' by Riley Brothers of Bradford.…
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Magic Lantern: The 'Praestantia' by Riley Brothers of Bradford. Engraved to the barrel of the lens with the words 'The Praestantia, Riley Bros Ltd, Bradford' and also bearing a similarly marked embossed brass makers plate to the base of the four-burner unit. Approx 53 cm with lens extended and 59 cm high to top of chimney when fully extended.

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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