Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Magic Lanterns, Improved Duplex & World MFG.
- Price realized
- $214
- Pre-sale estimate
- $80 – $150
- Hammer price
- $175
- 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) likely by World Manufacturing Co., retailed by Peck & Snyder, New York, this example without rear reflector cover and different oil lamp, lacks chimney, housed in wood box; (1) "Improved Duplex Magic Lantern" stenciled at front on the black body, lacking burner and chimney, internal reflector, mounted on wood board, for shipping largest measurements approx. 12.5" x 14.25" x 10.75", total of both 9.25lbs 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.