Antique Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. Slide Projector 41-23-81

Description

Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.
Rochester N.Y. U.S.A.
115 Volt 600 Watt
Serial: LY1511
Type: 41-23-81
CSA APP. NO: 982
U.S.A. Patent: 2,200,637 (Patent appears to have been filed in 1940)
Very large: 24" L x 20" H x 9" W
Weigh approximately 40 lbs.
Slide projector with slide trays, bulb and lenses as pictured
The unit powers on, the light comes on, the blower fan blows and adjusts speed
I was able to successfully project a small slide using the bottom lens (photo 3)
The bottom slide tray raises and lowers with the side adjustment knob
The side lever will switch from the top to the bottom lens (however, it catches a bit and you have to open the door to manually get the switch to complete adjust from top to bottom lens)
The top handle will raise and lower but it sticks so you really have to work it to make the adjustment
The locking screw for the bottom lens is too short and doesn't lock the lens in place as it should (you can just pull out the bottom lens assembly)
No further testing has been done
Sold AS-IS for parts or restoration
Condition:
The unit has several signs of wear from age, storage and normal use
There are scuff marks, scratches, areas of discoloration and some small dings/dents
There are of areas of light surface rust
The bottom lens has a small dent to the outer metal rim (see photo 7)
There are several small specks on the inside of both lenses (this was apparent while viewing the slide from the bottom lens, top lens was not tested so I am not sure how much they show up for that lens)
Where the power cord meets the projector base, the outer layer of the cord is worn and has some small rips (photo 11)
Please review all photos closely, they are of the actual product you will receive
Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer