Unique. Antique French Magic Lantern Slide.
A
slide by Elie Xavier Mazo
of Rue Magenta, Paris. Circa 1890's.
"Connaissez vous les dames les
moins bavardes"
"Do you know any women who do not gossip?" Is a rough translation.
The slide opens to reveal 4 Queens in a deck of cards. There is
also a reference to the Queen in a game of chess.
Beautiful collector's piece.
£175.00