Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Anthony Climax Detective Camera & Darlot Lens
- Price realized
- $458
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $375
- Category
- Cameras & Electronics
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
Climax Detective Camera, E. & H.T. Anthony, NY, c.1887-1900, worn black leather, door over the stored extra plates with patent dates traceable assigned to Anthony, the lens marked "Darlot, Paris, B.F. & Co., Paris" (Benjamin French & Company, 1845-1890, Boston), camera SN 221, approx 7.75"h, 10.25"w, 5.75"d, 4.75lbs 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
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.