Firm opened 1875 specifically to make magic lanterns and model steam engines. By 1899 employed 290 workers and produced 70-80,000 magic lanterns annually. Closed just before WWI, reason unknown. A notice to the untitled catalogue states that Jean Schoenner was busy in whole sale, also internationally, and did not sell to private parties (unless they lived in the Nuremberg area).
SCHOENNER, Jean (fl. 1870s-1910s) – founder, 1875
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