Soot Whistle. European, ca. 1900 [?]. Those who know the secret can make the whistle sound; those who do not blow soot into their faces. Turned wood, 4” long. Finish worn; good. A handwritten note bearing the initials “H.L.C” (possibly Harry Clapham) states that the magician Keene owned this whistle.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Silk Pistol. European, ca. 1900. A handkerchief placed in the barrel of the gun vanishes when the trigger is pulled. Nickel-plated and wooden pistol 13 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Millet Vase. European, ca. 1900. Handsome boxwood vase from which a quantity of millet vanishes, then reappears. Double-plunger gimmick. 6 " tall. Chipping to base, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Millet Bell. European [?], ca. 1900. A quantity of millet seed appears under the turned wooden bell shown empty a moment earlier. 4 " high. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Dice Vase. European [?], ca. 1900. Small turned wooden vase allows the performer to determine what numbers a spectator will roll on dice dropped inside. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Cage Transformation. European, ca. 1900. Objects placed inside a large and highly decorated metal canister are transformed into a sturdy metal cage complete with live Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Rice Vase. European, ca. 1900. Handsome nickel-plated vase. A quantity of rice, placed in the nickel-plated vase’s interior, vanishes or transforms into another object. 6” Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Rice Vase. European, ca. 1900. A quantity of rice vanishes from inside the vase. Lacquered brass. 6 ½” tall. Tarnished, else good. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
BRONZE CANDELABRA; Two pair: one 2-light, one 3-light, European, ca. 1900; Taller: 12" Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2013-12-07
ART NOUVEAU FLOOR LAMP; Bronze mounted Loetz style art glass column, European, ca. 1900; 64" Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2013-12-07
Cage Transformation. European, ca. 1900. A small object, placed into a box transforms into a solid metal cage with live canaries inside. Hardwood box measures Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
