$450
Collection of Counter and Window Display Cards for Magic and Novelty Toys. London, ca. 1930s – 50s. Approximately 50 pieces, with pictorial examples printed in colors, for products including Strip-Tease (stand-up to hold novelty pens); Rabbit-in-the-Hat; Magic Ball Puzzle; Dopey Joe Teeth; Fi-Fi Lighter; Trick Fingers; The “Churchill” Smoking Cigar; “Tipsy” Glass; Vampire Bat (prop included); That’s Probus; a blank Demon Series Tricks Jokes & Puzzles card; more than thirty counter cards (approx. 6 x 4 ” or smaller) for Davenport products; and eight illustrated Davenport brochures advertising clearance stock for shopkeepers. Generally good condition, some with light soiling and other wear.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09