Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Magic Lanterns, J.B. Colt & Electrified
- Price realized
- $159
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $125
- Category
- Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
- Sold
- April 12, 2024
- Sale
- Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns
Lot description
(lot of 2) Magic Lanterns, (1) Parabolon projector, patent Sept 1889, J.B. Colt & Co.,16 Beekman St. New York, manufacturer, fuel tank at rear, adjustable length lens, lacks chimney; (1) electrified, reflector and bulb at interior, shutter and filter at front lens housing, lacks lens,adjustable chimney cover, for shipping largest measurements approx. 11"h, 19.5"d, 7.5"d, total of both 16.30lbs 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: $60.00
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.