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SCARCE McALLISTER 'NEW YORK' NICKEL MAGIC LANTERN

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SCARCE McALLISTER 'NEW YORK' NICKEL MAGIC LANTERN

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T.H. McAllister "New York Model" Magic Lantern, pat. 1886/1887, nickel plated with black bellows and black chimney, patent plates on chimney and burner fuel tank, overall nickel plating is excellent with some at top of fuel tank, McAllister name on top of lens that is also marked "Made in France," McAllister name at top of frame, bellows easily slide forward, housed in original tin box approx 9"h, 13.5"w, 5.5"d, 10.25lbs **Note: ten slides of Damon and Pythias in this auction fit almost precisely in this magic lantern** **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: $400.00

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**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**

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SCARCE McALLISTER 'NEW YORK' NICKEL MAGIC LANTERN

Name: SCARCE McALLISTER 'NEW YORK' NICKEL MAGIC LANTERN
SKU: 172187620
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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