{"title":"Slide Viewers \u0026 Projectors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the age of digital screens, the magic of photography lived in light and glass. Our curated collection of vintage slide viewers and projectors brings together some of the finest instruments of the analogue era — from compact hand-held viewers to elegant tabletop projectors that once illuminated family evenings and lecture halls alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is a working relic of a more considered time, when images were precious, projected with ceremony, and shared in darkened rooms. Whether you're a collector of photographic history, a prop stylist, or simply drawn to the beauty of precision optical engineering, these instruments reward close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll items are sourced and inspected individually, with condition and provenance noted where known.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1960s-photax-solar-3-35mm-slide-viewer","title":"Photax Solar 3 35mm Slide Viewer — Vintage 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great piece of nostalgia for anyone old enough to remember sitting through family slide evenings in the 1970s — or for collectors who appreciate the charm of mid-century optical gadgetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slide viewer itself is in good condition with a few small surface marks, nothing major.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e In full working order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires four 'C' type batteries — four are included but will likely need replacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box is present but in poor condition (see photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with original instructions and three vintage slides of Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photax, a British photographic accessories brand popular in the 1960s–70s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solar 3 — a handheld battery-powered 35mm slide viewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded slides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three original 35mm slides depicting scenes from Canada, adding a pleasing period detail to the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65112717853021,"sku":"0004","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/IMG_3664.jpg?v=1782812817"},{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-aldis-slide-projector","title":"Vintage Aldis 100\/150 Slide Projector 1960s — Gunmetal, Fully Working","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic British slide projector from the 1960s — the Aldis 100\/150, finished in its distinctive gunmetal grey. The Aldis was a staple of British living rooms and school halls throughout the 1960s and 70s, bringing holiday slides and family memories to life on the wall. Fully working and a wonderful piece of mid-century British domestic technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully working (not PAT tested).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e A few cosmetic marks, small scratches, and wear marks on the casing. In some areas the colour has worn through to the natural metal beneath — consistent with age and use, and adds to the patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Working. We would suggest rewiring to a more aesthetically pleasing cord and plug if using for display or regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aldis Brothers Ltd, Birmingham, England — a well-regarded British optical and photographic equipment manufacturer with roots going back to the early 20th century. Aldis produced a range of projectors, lenses, and optical instruments, and their slide projectors were among the most popular in Britain throughout the 1960s and 70s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aldis 100\/150 — a versatile slide projector capable of handling both 100 and 150 watt bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s — the golden age of the family slide show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautifully designed piece of British industrial design — the gunmetal finish and clean lines make it as much a display object as a working projector. Popular with interior stylists, prop buyers, and collectors of mid-century domestic technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65436798026077,"sku":"0045","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/aldis-slide-projector-white-background.png?v=1785681680"},{"product_id":"vintage-jules-richard-stereoscopic-projector-1953","title":"Vintage Jules Richard stereoscopic projector 1953","description":"Stunning and a rare find, Jules Richard (Paris) stereoscopic projector for Verascope 40 format, 24 x 30 format complete with case.\u003cdiv\u003eUntested as runs on 110 volts so needs a step down transformer to run off UK mains.  Probably needs rewiring for the input power. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely item made in the workshops of a prominent camera manufacturer.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn good condition, some minor wear on the projector and box.. Box is solid, one lamp in and there is no bulb in the accompanying bulb box. Box handle has wear, box intact. Two slide holders included. some surface tarnishing on these.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely item to own and a great project.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHeavy and long, hence the postage price.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jules Richard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65695927501149,"sku":"0300","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/57_ba778643-0f9f-446e-a067-866dccedd759.png?v=1787742980"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/collections\/IMG_3664.jpg?v=1783269354","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/en-us\/collections\/slide-viewers-and-projectors.oembed","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}