(3) MAGIC LANTERNS, LAPIERRE, FRANCE, c.1845-1880

(lot of 3) Magic Lanterns, (two) c.1845-1870, (one) c.1880, all attributed to the French company Lapierre, tin construction, two having punched circular decoration at sides and back and a pierced rail at top, the later made one in red paint (likely a later re-paint), for shipping largest with lens in place approx 12.5"h, 8.5"w, 5.5"d; 2.75lbs total **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
Condition Report: **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**