Decorative Arts & Collectables | Including The Hellwege Photographica Collection (#533) Closed Auction Info PDF Prices Realized View ▼ Items per page 102550100 Sort by DefaultTime LeftLot#Lot NameNewestHighest PriceLowest PriceBids (Low - High)Bids (High - Low)Views (Low - High)Views (High - Low)Relevance Filter By Categories Category match ANY of the aboveALL of the above Featured Exclude closed lots Price Lot Number Results: Viewing items 1-10 of 442. Previous|12345678...45|Next Lot #1132 Large c. 1890s mahogany and brass MAGIC LANTERN with rack-and-pinion lens, tin chimney element, side-opening door with red glass peephole, "W. Watson & Sons 251 Swanston St Melbourne" retailer's plate; later retrofitted for electricity, dimensions approx. 37 x 17 x 45cm. Condition ReportPlease note that we are not able to test projector equipment in our premises. All electrical items need to be tagged and tested by a qualified electrician prior to use. Fungus present in lens. Mechanical elements operate without obstruction. No signs of any notable damage; only general wear and tear due to age. View details Estimate$250 - $350Price Realized$800StatusSold Lot #1133 MAGIC LANTERN: Black-lacquered tin body, brass rack-and-pinion lens, dual side-opening doors with red glass peepholes, c. 1900s; an attractive example with ornate upper and lower ventilation holes; dimensions approx. 42 x 13 x 30cm. Condition ReportLacquer is in pleasingly consistent condition. Lens looks clear - only a few specks of dust. Would respond well to a clean. Overall good condition. View details Estimate$200 - $300Price Realized$460StatusSold Lot #1134 MAGIC LANTERN: Black-lacquered tin body, brass rack-and-pinion lens, c. 1900s; dimensions approx. 42 x 13 x 30cm. Condition ReportThere is some fungus in the lens. Lacquer on body mostly in good condition, with some small signs of touch-up work, but presents well. View details Estimate$200 - $300Price Realized$340StatusSold Lot #1135 Large c. 1890s mahogany and brass MAGIC LANTERN with rack-and-pinion lens, tin chimney element, side-opening door with red glass peephole; engraved to front plate "T. Gaunt, Optician, Melbourne" (official watchmaker and optician to the Governor of Victoria; operated out of a premises in the Royal Arcade); later retrofitted for electricity, dimensions approx. 40 x 20 x 55cm. Condition ReportBody is in good condition, no signs of less. Some dust present in lens. Lens throw sticky, with signs of prior repair. Light tarnishing to the brass. Timber body in excellent condition despite its age, no signs of any losses. Please note that we are not able to test projector equipment in our premises. All electrical items need to be tagged and tested by a qualified electrician prior to use. View details Estimate$400 - $600Price Realized$1,100StatusSold Lot #1136 Large c. 1890s mahogany and brass "STROUD & RENDELL'S SCIENCE [MAGIC] LANTERN", with rack-and-pinion lens, unusual middle section with drop-down mirror for scientific observations, "Reynolds & Branson, Leeds" retailer's plate, tin rear section with blue glass peephole set into side-opening door, and carved base; later retrofitted for electricity, dimensions approx. 57 x 23 x 64cm. Condition ReportPlease note that we are not able to test projector equipment in our premises. All electrical items need to be tagged and tested by a qualified electrician prior to use. There is fungus present on the lens, as well as light pitting to the brass as expected due to age. Will respond well to a sympathetic clean. Appears to accommodate 8 x 8cm glass slides. View details Estimate$500 - $750Price Realized$1,000StatusSold Lot #1137 Large c. 1890s mahogany and brass MAGIC LANTERN with rack-and-pinion lens, "E. Peters Bruxelles" retailer's plate, tin chimney element, two red glass peepholes, side-opening door, slide-off rear panel, and finely carved base; later retrofitted for electricity, dimensions approx. 53 x 28 x 61cm. Condition ReportMetal body is in good condition; only small blemishes throughout. Timber also in good condition. Bellows are intact, small cracks only to some of the leather folds, should not result in light leakage. Fungus and dust present in lens. Tarnish and wear to brass consistent with age and present generally in commonly handled areas. Please note that we are not able to test projector equipment in our premises. All electrical items need to be tagged and tested by a qualified electrician prior to use. View details Estimate$400 - $600Price Realized$550StatusSold Lot #1138 Large c. 1890s mahogany and brass MAGIC LANTERN with impressive triple-extension lens, tin chimney element, two side-opening doors with blue glass peepholes, and finely carved base; later retrofitted for electricity, dimensions approx. 46 x 30 x 64cm. Condition ReportOverall good condition; light pitting to the brass consistent with age; some fungus to the lens. The pinion elements do not turn freely; otherwise presents well for its age. All electrical items need to be tagged and tested by a qualified electrician prior to use. No wooden slide holder is present. View details Estimate$500 - $750Price Realized$1,600StatusSold Lot #1139 Group of c. 1880s toy magic lanterns, one with Johann Falk manufacturer's plate; black-lacquered tin, the tallest 31cm. (3 items) View details Quantity3Estimate$200 - $250Price Realized$200StatusSold Lot #1140 MAGIC LANTERNS: Early 20th-century group comprising Ensign No. 6 Optiscope (2) and Ensign No. 9 Optiscope. (3 items) Condition ReportBodies on all three are in good presentable condition, no notable signs of significant wear. All three lenses have fungus and dust. All three bellows are intact. Note one of the No. 6 Optiscopes has a crack running through the front lens; can be unscrewed and interchanged. View details Quantity3Estimate$100 - $150Price Realized$100StatusSold Lot #1141 MAGIC LANTERNS: Group of c. 1920s magic lanterns, comprising Ensign "Optiscope No. 6", Great National "No. 1 Stereopticon", and a W. Butcher & sons model. 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