Rare English »Pulley-Drive Demonstration Zoetrope« for Illustrating
'Persistence of Vision', c. 1870
Maker unknown. The sturdy construction and unusual means of rotation suggest that this zoetrope was built by an instrument
maker with a serious demonstration purpose in mind, probably
for a college or scientific institution.
Estimate: € 1,200/2,000
US$ 1,680/2,800
Reserve: € 750/US$ 1,050
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