(3) Magic Lanterns & Episcope, Fontayne

Lot description

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns and Episcope; (1) episcope, generally used for projecting postcard images, no maker name; (1) lantern with brass tag at front "Patented by C. Fontayne August 24, 1875, black with gilt striping, door at left with foliate decoration, large removable reflector at back, ball feet; (1) unknown maker, black with lots of paint loss, gilt striping, removable reflector at back, gilt lens, for shipping largest item approx. 11.25"h, 14.5"w, 6"d, 6.40lbs 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: $80.00