Antique E. Mazo Paris Brass Limelight Burner Magic Lantern Oxy-Hydrogen Lamp For Sale

Item Overview: Offered for your consideration is a remarkable piece of early optical history: an original brass oxy-hydrogen limelight burner (chalumeau oxhydrique) manufactured by the esteemed firm of E. Mazo, located at 8 Boulevard Magenta in Paris. Operating at the turn of the 20th century, E. Mazo was renowned for producing heavy-duty optical materials and magic lantern projectors.Mechanical & Construction Details: This instrument exhibits the exceptional machining characteristic of early French illumination gear. It features a heavy brass body equipped with a gas stopcock—originally used to precisely mix highly pressurized gas. The burner retains its intricate rack-and-pinion gearing mechanism, which projectionists historically used to incrementally turn the quicklime block as the intense flame slowly pitted its surface.The heavy brass base is beautifully engraved with the maker\'s mark, \"E. Mazo Paris\", and is stamped with the serial number 1215. Included is a display piece representing the calcium oxide (quicklime) block.Condition & Terms of Sale: Please carefully review the provided high-resolution photographs to evaluate the cosmetic condition, patina, and complete physical details of the brass.As with all antique scientific and optical apparatus of this era, this instrument is sold strictly \"as-is\" as a collectible intended for historical display, mechanical study, or restoration. It is entirely untested with pressurized gas and is not offered as a functioning lighting device.Shipping & Handling: Your apparatus will be meticulously packed, heavily padded, and securely boxed to ensure safe transit to your laboratory or studio. Due to the weight and historical value of our antique apparatus shipments, full transit insurance is required and is included in the final shipping calculation.Please feel free to reach out with any specific questions prior to offerding.