Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) French Magic Lanterns, Rotating Glass Slides
- Price realized
- $976
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $600
- Hammer price
- $800
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
(lot of 2) French magic polychrome lanterns, one with chimney mark "Mon Simmone, Jousets, Paris, 188 Rue de Rivol 188," with French patent tag, each designed to hold a rotating 150mm circular glass slide, one slide by Plank featuring ethnic pictures, the othe slide unmarked featuring animals, largest approx 16"h, 8.75"w; 4.5lbs total 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: $300.00
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.