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(3) Magic Lanterns, Two BY Ernst Plank

Price realized
$381
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$300
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns: (2) attributed to Ernst Plank, based on lens supports (not marked), largest with red lens support approx. 12"h, 7"w, 3.75"d; (1) maker unknown, mostly red with black accents and silver tone burner base, set on the rectangular metal base the chimney with scalloped decoration on body, approx. 12"h, 6.25"w, 4.5"d; 2.25lbs 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: $100.00

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.