Appearing Candles. Hamburg: Janos Bartl [?], ca. 1930. Two nickel plated stands in which tall white candles appear at the command of the performer. Pins in bases to secure the stands to tables. 15 ” extended. One lacking a small portion of the holder. Finish of candles worn; good working condition. Uncommon.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Hora Pasera. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1935. A pocket watch and alarm clock are placed in two tall nickel plated stands. Doors on the stands Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Coin Pail. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1925. Metal champagne bucket outfitted with two Kellar-style droppers in its handles (which push coins inside the pail), and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Coin Pedestal. Hamburg: Janos Bartl [?], ca. 1940. Heavy turned metal pedestal delivers a stack of coins into a glass resting on top. Similar to Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Blooming Rose Bush. Fru Fru. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1925. Heavy brass flowerpot with painted metal leaves. When shot at by a pistol, small roses Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Card in Balloon. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. A chosen card appears when a balloon tied to a nickel plated stand suddenly pops. Unusual design; Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Handkerchief Pedestal. Hamburg: Janos Bartl [?], ca. 1935. Handsome nickel-plated pedestal loads a handkerchief into a glass. 7 ” high. Felt lining worn, else very Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Birdlos Lamp. Hamburg, Janos Bartl, ca. 1925. A live canary vanishes, then instantly and visibly reappears inside the glass bulb of the lamp. 17 ½” Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-05-31
Floating Ball. Hamburg, Janos Bartl [?], ca. 1947. Metal ball of spun aluminum can be caused to float above the stage and back and forth. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
Silk Pistol. Hamburg, Janos Bartl, ca. 1924. A handkerchief, draped over the barrel of this small imitation pistol, vanishes when the magician squeezes the trigger. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
Saturnus Ball. Hamburg, Janos Bartl, ca. 1920. At the magician's command, a metallic red ball in a brass holder (approximating the look of a large Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
