$2,400
Magical Card Cabinet. New York, Martinka & Co., ca. 1905. Hardwood cabinet with nine internal compartments to hold various trick decks of cards. Label inside lid identifies contents of each compartment: Electric, Forcing, Regular, Bisaute, etc. Cards in this example are primarily Steamboat plaids; some cards added later, some gimmicked cards lacking. Box 10 x 4 x 4 ¼”. Paper cards on lid show chipping and wear; good condition overall. Uncommon.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07