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(3) Magic Lanterns, Unknown Makers

Price realized
$397
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$325
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns, makers unknown: (1) dark blue, removable duplex burner and tank, two posts on the slanted base support lens and slide carrier, no maker name, attributed and pictured by the Nicolis Museum, Verona, Italy, to British manufacture c. 1920; (1) Art Nouveau style lantern, France (Luikerwaal, Various countries and unknown); (1) "Exhibition SWC", attributed to Germany, for shipping largest item approx. 13.5"h, 11.75"w, 4.75"d, total of all 4.30lbs 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: $100.00

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.