Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Antique Cameras, One Darlot Lens
- Price realized
- $275
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $225
- Category
- Cameras & Electronics
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
(lot of 2) Antique Cameras: (1) Camera with label "American Optical Company, New York, The Scovill & Adams Co. Propis", mahogany frame, lens now by Gundlach Optical, faded maroon color bellow with holes, lower right front board marked "Flamming's Pat., Oct. 20, 1885", at back Patd June 21, 1881", approx. 12.75" x 11" x 5.5"; (1) Mahogany Case, no makers mark, adjustable lens marked in cursive "Darlot Opticien, Paris, 30,193", baseboard approx. 24" x 11.5", camera overall 28.5" x 12.75" x 11.25", total of both 15.55lbs 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.