Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Magic Lanterns, Ernst Plank & Mcallister Gem

Price realized
$102
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$80
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 2) Magic Lanterns: (1) Ernst Plank magic lantern, makers logo at door, cylindrical black painted tin body, brass lens, lacks burner; (1) McAllister's "Gem" Model magic lantern with original wood box and makers operation instructions, black painted, lacks lens and burner, for shipping larges item is box approx. 12"h, 11.25"w, 8.75"d, total of both 7.90lbs 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.