Fly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A sturdy metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, only to reappear in a metal stand previously shown empty and set some distance away from the magician. Finely finished toleware props; some elements possibly repainted. Cage 5 ". Very good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Production Cage. European, ca. 1915. Substantial metal cage that collapses into a small space and can be produced from a handkerchief. Can accommodate two or Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Magic Awl. European, ca. 1890. Turned boxwood awl is visibly pushed into the arm or torso of the magician without harming him. Gimmick locks. 6 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Ink Ladle. European, ca. 1890. Innocent metal ladle allows the magician to transform water into murky black ink. 8" long. Finish worn. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Herrmann, Adelaide. Die Casket. European, ca. 1890. A wooden die placed in a burled wooden chest transforms into a bird or any other small object Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Money Machine. European, ca. 1890. Blank paper is cranked through the rollers, and exits the other side as real, printed money. Turned wood with brass Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-05-31
Changing Canister. European, ca. 1890. A brass canister changes one object for another, liquids for dry items, etc. Brass construction. 5 ¼” high. Tarnished. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Tea Caddy. European [?], ca. 1890. Low wooden cabinet with three compartments and corresponding doors which secretly changes one item placed inside into another, causes Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-02-08
Snuff Vase. European, ca. 1890. Nickel plated vase which mysteriously changes one item for another or causes items to vanish. 7” high. Very good. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
Passe Passe Bottles. European, ca. 1890. A small bottle and glass magically transpose under two metal covers. Lacquered brass covers stand 6 ½” high. Finish Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
Wooden Card Press. Likely European, ca. 1890. Nicely turned with beadwork under glass top & two tiny ivory balls on top of posts. Old English Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-06-23
