Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
American Magic Lantern, Horstman Co. Philadelphia
- Price realized
- $73
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $60
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
American Magic Lantern bearing the brass label of William H. Horstman Company, Philadelphia, black tin body, brass lens, internal removable fuel tank with lamp, mounted on board, approx. 20.5"h, 17.75"w, 7"d, 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: $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.