Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Ernst Plank 'Triumph' Magic Lantern, Box, Slides

Price realized
$252
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$200
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

Ernst Plank "Triumph" model magic lantern with original box and six "EP" marked slides, two having damage to the outer clear glass, brass and tin, the lantern mounted on wood with the lens holder a separate piece, lacking lens and holder is loose on base, the lid fractured but complete, lacks winding stem for burner, for shipping box is approx 5.75"h, 12.25"w, 9.5"d; 4.75lbs total Provenance: Collection of Sam Westfall, Texas, Kansas including a huge quantity of antique cameras, magic lanterns, related advertising and many parts and pieces. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAMERAS, ACCESSORIES & RELATED LOTS IN THIS AUCTION ARE SOLD AS IS, OPERATIONAL STATUS IS UNKNOWN, NO CONDITION REPORTS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE LOTS IN THIS AUCTION, ALL LOTS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL, PLEASE BID ACCORDINGLY Start Price: $150.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.