(3) Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns: (1) Jean Schoenner lantern, the company logo at the back, tin with brass lens and chimney cover, set on paw feet, lacks burner; (1) no maker's mark, green paint on tin, manual lens adjustment, curving chimney, lacks burner; (1) no maker's mark but attributed to Hoffman, Dresden Germany, black painted tin with gilt accents, the interior with reflector and Ditmar lamp, for shipping largest item with lens and chimney on approx 12.25"h, 10"w, 5"d; 4lbs 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: $80.00