Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Magic Lanterns, Boxed, Slides, Schonner, Plank

Price realized
$244
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
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 with original boxes: 1) Lanterna Magica by Jean Schoenner, housed in Schoenner marked box, the lantern unmarked, red and gilt finish, includes burner, chimney, lens an (16) slides in original box; (1) Magic Lantern attributed to Ernst Plan, Laterna Magica Solid model, the lantern mounted on a card box with sliding door revealing (11) slides stored at the interior. largest item 15" x 6" x 13", total of all 4.31lbs 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.