Production Lanterns. European, ca. 1880. Four nesting lanterns, to be produced by a magician from a borrowed hat. Each includes a candle-holder at the rear. The largest 4 x 4 x 6 ½”. The smallest lacking one side panel and in need of repair, else good. An unusual and outstanding set.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Production Cages. European, ca. 1890s. Two collapsible birdcages for production from the magician’s hat. One after a design popularized in the books of Professor Hoffmann, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Production Cage. European, ca. 1915. Substantial metal cage that collapses into a small space and can be produced from a handkerchief. Can accommodate two or Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Crystal Casket. European, ca. 1880. A quantity of silk handkerchiefs of other objects appear in the glass-sided box at the magician's command. Upper panel of Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Coin Changing Tray. European, ca. 1880. Finely painted toleware tray in gilt and red secretly exchanges one coin for another. Mechanically operated underneath tray. 7 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Any Drink Called For. European, ca. 1880. The magician pours "any" drink called for from a single bottle. Four internal compartments contain the drinks, operated Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
133. Money Maker. European, ca. 1880. Cast iron skeleton-frame money maker with wooden knobs and cloth rollers. 3 ½” high. Very good. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Millet Bell. European, ca. 1880. Finely turned wooden bell under which will appear a quantity of millet or seed. With wooden clapper. 5 3/8” tall. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
Millet Vase. European, ca. 1880. A quantity of dry seeds transform into another small object when placed in this vase. Turned boxwood. 3 ½” tall. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
Taschenspielen. European, ca. 1880. Steel engraving showing a well-dressed lady performing the Cups and Balls while a gentleman and soothsayer look on. 11 ½ x Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Exchange Canister. European, ca. 1880. One object changes into another (or a live bird) when placed in this metal canister. Black and gilt finish. 3 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
