Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(4) Magic Lanterns, World MFG. Co., New York
- Price realized
- $98
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $80
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
(lot of 4) Magic Lanterns, each attributed to World Manufacturing Co, New York, with black finish loss: (2) hinged body opens to the interior, "Diamond Light Argand", at burner wick wheel interior, one wth foot off but present at interior, large reflector with handle at rear, one on paw feet the other on cylindrical feet; (1) hinged body, circular reflector and chimney, lacking front glass of lens that is angled from one side and an reflector rectangular mirror, (1) lacking reflector at rear and burner, for shipping largest approx 16"h, 8.5"w, 8"d, total of all 8.15lbs 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
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.