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 three live birds. 10 ½” high.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Production Cage. German [?], ca. 1920. Round metal cage collapses into a small space and can be produced from a handkerchief. Accommodates two or three Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Fly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A sturdy metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, only to reappear in a metal stand previously shown empty and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
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 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. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Vanishing and Reappearing Cage. European [?], ca. 1910. Solid nickel-plated cage vanishes from under a handkerchief, and reappears elsewhere. Sturdy metal cages measure 7 x Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
. Cage Production. Maker unknown, ca. 1925. Magician shows an empty box and from inside produces a square brass birdcage. The box can also be Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
Cage Production. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. The magician shows a sturdy metal box empty. Upon closing and re-opening its lid, the interior of the box Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
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
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
Cage Transformation. European, ca. 1870. A handsome round toleware canister is shown empty and filled with balls, handkerchiefs, or any other object. The lid is Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
