| Number of | 1 pcs |
| Size Please note that the dimensions of some, especially small, props are only approximate and you must contact us for exact dimensions. | d = 30 cm |
| Catalogue number | STTAP_302 |
| Category | Old technical devices |
| Subcategories | Historical optics |
A phenakistoscope, an early optical device for creating the illusion of motion, featuring a circular mirror in a polished wooden frame and a decorated animation disc with figurative motifs. The design is based on an invention from the 1830s; the exact age of this piece cannot be determined from the photograph. It combines glass, wood, and a printed disc; the frame is brown, and the disc is in shades of pink and brown. In good condition with a patina. Intended for hanging on a wall, for use in film or TV series sets, museums, schools, photo shoots, and theater productions.
