Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Magic Lanterns, Hoffman, Dresden
- 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 Hoffman, Dresden, Germany, each with a brass eagle marked "H D," black painted tin, one with gilt accents, one with gilt lettering "Magic Lantern" at back, largest lacking chimney, two lacking burner, for shipping largest approx 10"h, 10"w, 5"d; 3.25lbs 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: $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.