Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(4) Magic Lanterns, Lampascopes & Ornate Example

Price realized
$214
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$175
Category
Lamps, Lighting & Candlesticks
Sold
April 12, 2024
Sale
Sam Westfall Collection of Antique Cameras & Magic Lanterns

Lot description

(lot of 4) Magic Lanterns: (3) Lampascopes, attributed to Lapierre, France; (1) attributed to Germany based on the wick wheel marked HS (Hugo Schneider), ornate base in bronze color paint, rear door is a reflector, all lacking chimneys,lens is present but detached, for shipping largest measurements approx. 10.5" x 9.5" x 6", 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.