So, over Christmas whilst back in the UK, I was 'persuaded' to go around an antique centre. Whilst mulching around I came across a brass lens marked as Magic Lantern. One look showed that whilst a bit dusty it seemed to be in very good condition and at £20 decided to buy it.
Opening it up there are 2 uncemented elements at the rearand a cemented pair at the front. No makers markings at all. Except, a couple of places on the lens housings and the base of the ratchet there is VIII scratched / engraved into the brass.
So, with such little information any punts on id'ing the lens or lens type?
Tim
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