Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Biunial Mahogany Cased Magic Lantern
- Price realized
- $2,745
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,500 – $2,500
- Hammer price
- $2,250
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
Biunial magic lantern, first quarter 20th c., no maker tag, electrified, each of the two sections with two brass handrails, hinged doors at two sides with brass cased glass viewing ports, each section with an internal light fixture having a bulb and socket, the lens length extends approx.10.5" from the lens plate when fully open and closes to approx. 6.3/8", metal top with chimney, all set on wood base, overall approx. 27"h, 20.75"w, 10.5"d, 42lbs 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: $1000.00
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.