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(5) Magic Lanterns, "Youth'S Companion", Pat 1882

Price realized
$254
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$200
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 5) Magic lanterns, the Youth's Companion, pat. 1882, a premium by the publishers of the children's magazine "The Youth's Companion" (1827-1929), (4) in black including two lamposcopes, the complete or partial patent date visible or identifiable, (1) with copper finish, one with lens detached but present, for shipping larges is 11.75"h, 7.5"w, 4.5"d. total of all 4.50lbs 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: $150.00

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.