Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Magic Lanterns, James How & C.T. Milligan

Price realized
$336
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$275
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) C.T. Milligan, 728 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, mostly green painted tin with gilt accents mounted on wood base, the interior with electric cord, light and reflector, (1) magic lantern by James How and Co., operated by George John Smith, 1835-1905, with maker label at side door, black painted tin, adjustable lens, extra large chimney, lacks burner, largest item with lens and removable chimney included approx. 29.5"h, 15"w, 6.25"d, total of both 13.28lbs 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.