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(3) Magic Lanterns, Incomplete, Large

Price realized
$110
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $100
Hammer price
$90
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns, likely for commercial use based upon size, all with little or no finish, lacking burners: (1) punched tin star decoration with no finish remaining, French Brevette tag at front, adjustable lens, upper rail partially off but stored at the interior, approx. 18.5"h, 13.5"w, 7"w; (1) punched tin star decoration, lacks lens, conical form legs with one off but stored at the interior, approx. 19.75"h, 10.25"w, 7.5"d; (1) sheet metal greatly faded silver finish with gilt trim including a faded gilt star at each side, lacking lens and burner, largest items with chimney attached approx. 33.25"h, without chimney approx. 17"h, 17"w, 8.25"d; 14.75lbs 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: $60.00

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.