Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Magic Lanterns, Horstman & Unknown
- Price realized
- $191
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $150
- 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) Cinematograph bearing the brass label of William H. Horstman Company, Philadelphia, black tin body, brass lens,lacking focal lens,lacking burner, crank operated film advance seems to work properly, mounted on board; (1) horizontal cylindrical form, all chrome plated, electrified and interior bulb, two face to face convex lens, set on steel rails with front connector for not present tripod, lacks focal lens, for shipping largest items approx. 12.75"h, 16"w, 7"d, total of both 19.45lbs 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.