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SCARCE MAGIC LANTERN, BROWN LACQUER, c.1850

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SCARCE MAGIC LANTERN, BROWN LACQUER, c.1850

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Magic Lantern, likely French, c.1850, brown lacquered tin, front door with lens swings open, lacks burner, approx. 6"h, 6"w, 3.35"d, 0.55lbs **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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SCARCE MAGIC LANTERN, BROWN LACQUER, c.1850

Name: SCARCE MAGIC LANTERN, BROWN LACQUER, c.1850
SKU: 172187767
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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