Card Star. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1910. Five selected cards appear at the points of this star on the magician's command. Activated by pressure from a secret plate installed in the conjurer's table. An unusual design, with Art-Deco-style trim. 24 ¾" high, and 11 ½" at its widest point. Finish worn and stained, otherwise good working condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
Card Star. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1920. Large and attractive nickel-plated star (24" high and with a span of 12"). On its points are Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-01-30
Twelve Belgian Playing Card Tiles. Maker unknown, date unknown. Depicting court cards, designed with an Indonesian motif and stamped intaglio on the back “Made in Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Card Tripod. Maker unknown (likely English) ca. 1900. Handsome nickel-plated stand which allows the magician to transform one card or billet for another by merely Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
Brass Card Punch. Maker unknown, ca. 1910. Finely made brass device used to create a bump on the back of cards that could then be Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Three Early Primitive Faro Card Presses. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Condition and completeness varies. RW Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Faro Card Press. Maker unknown, ca. 1900. Very good. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Faro Card Press. Maker unknown, ca. 1900. Includes eight faro decks all in very good condition but completeness varies. Very good. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Fancy Brass Card Press. Maker unknown, French, ca. 1890. Bone handles, brass ornately embossed. Excellent. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Mechanical Card Rise. Maker unknown, ca. 1970. Modeled on the Martin design. Winding key visible on rear of deck. Bridge-size Aviator pack, showing light wear. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-04-04
French Folk Art Playing Card Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Mirrored box with French playing cards on all four sides. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
