Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Magic Lanterns, French & L.J. Marcy

Price realized
$254
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$200
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) Sciopticon Magic Lantern, L.J. Marcy, last patent date July 6, 1869, cylindrical body with interior removable fuel tank and double wick burner with dual controls, shutter control, Darlot lens, lacking top of chimney; (1) marked "Lanterne Universele, depose C&G, P", black reticulated body with nickel lens, removable fuel tank with three burner controls, "S.D.G.D" patent plate at back, lacks chimney, for shipping largest approx. 12.5"h, 17.5"w, 5.25"d, total of both 15.55lbs 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.