Lancaster'S 'Exhibition' Enlarging Lantern, C.1911

Lot description

Lancaster's "Exhibition" Enlarging Lantern, horizontal, oak framed, extension bellows, two convex lenses, the lantern body in black Russian iron (sheet metal) with rear black velvet curtain, the top of the carrier with an inset disc "J. Lancaster & Son, Limited, Birmingham," Note: This model differs from the model shown in the 1911 advertising; the lantern exhaust is rectangular, the vent at the lantern right is rectangular, the right side of the carrier does not have a handle Reference: The British Journal Almanac Advertisements, 1911, pg. 384, for shipping 13" x 6" x 23", 6.80lbs 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: $150.00