Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Scarce Georg Caretta 'The Factory' Magic Lantern
- Price realized
- $1,464
- Pre-sale estimate
- $1,500 – $2,500
- Hammer price
- $1,200
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
"The Factory" (Die Fabrik) model magic lantern, by Georges Caretta & Company, c.1895, appearing in very good condition with strong colorful paint, the Caretta logo above the lens, unmarked burner (not known if original to lantern), marbelized base, approx 15.25"h, 10;75"w, 6.5"d, 2lbs 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: $800.00
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.