Hemisferium Moderniste Copper Praxinoscope
The Praxinoscope is one of the earliest forms of a motion picture. It works in a very similar manner to a picture flip book, where a series of static images ‘flash’ at frequencies that cause us to perceive them as a continuous moving image.
The design of the Praxinoscope is deceptively simple; 12 brass mirrors mounted around a central column reflect a strip of printed paper towards the viewer. When the central frame is spun, each of these mirrors mounted on the cylindrical column break up the reflection of the paper strip into separate blinking images.
The Praxinoscope was patented by the Frenchman Emile Reynaud in 1877, who was looking to overcome the deficiencies of the Zoetrope, which enjoyed enormous popularity at the time. His apparatus was the first to eliminate the distorted view of the images in movement caused by insufficient light passing through the small slots of the Zoetrope. This improvement in the quality of the image resulted in immediate popularity for the Praxinoscope.
The ‘Moderniste’ Praxinoscope is sat upon an elegant copper base. The decoration on the drum is based on the artistic movement known as Modernism or Art Nouveau - an ornamental style of art that makes use of its long undulating skewed line and thrived between 1890 and 1910. The beautiful craftsmanship makes this historic item an eye-catching and educational decoration piece, excellent talking point and with 20 animated strips to play, an entertainment marvel!
The diameter of the drum is 20 cm and the height of the Praxinoscope is 22 cm.
Shipping Options (UK Mainland)
Orders placed before 2:00 p.m. GMT will be processed the same day (Monday-Saturday). Delivery options are selected at checkout.
Standard Delivery
- 2-3 business days.
- £2.95.
- FREE delivery over £40.
First Class Delivery
- 1-2 business days.
- £3.95.
Express Courier Delivery
- 24 hours.
- £7.99.
For shipping to locations outside of the UK mainland, see our full shipping policy.
Returns
Unopened goods may be returned for a full refund within 30 days of receipt of your order. For further details, see our full returns policy.
Phone
+44(0)1436 670806
Our Address
Curious Minds Science Ltd (Grasshopper Toys)
112 West Princes Street
Helensburgh
Argyll & Bute
G84 8XD
United Kingdom
