Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(3) Lapierre Co. Magic Lanterns

Price realized
$191
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$150
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns by Edouard Lapierre Co, c.1860-1870, each with punched star patterns, one in unfinished tin with burners and retailer's tag, one in gilt finish with burner, one in copper color finish, the largest with detached upper rails stored at the interior and lacking lens, the largest approx 19"h, 7.5"w, 7.5"d; 5.5lbs 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: $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.