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(4) Magic Lanterns, Jean Schonner, Two Bijous

Price realized
$244
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$200
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 Jean Schoenner, Germany; (1) black with silver tone at lens, chimney and body edges, converted to electric; (2) "The Bijou Magic Lantern, so marked by a badge like shield at one side of the wood and metal body, one lacking chimney and the lens, stored at the interior, is broken from the body; (1) red body, Atlas supported lens, wood base, accepts circular or rectangular lens, for shipping largest item approx. 18"h, 12.5"w, 6.25"d, total of all 6.75lbs 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.