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 red tinted glass. 4" cube. Paint worn; good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Herrmann, Adelaide. Die Casket. European, ca. 1890. A wooden die placed in a burled wooden chest transforms into a bird or any other small object Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Crystal Casket. German [?], ca. 1910. Nickel-plated box resting on four claw feet is shown empty, yet instantly fills with a quantity of silk handkerchiefs. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Crystal Casket. German [?], ca. 1940. Chrome plated box with glass panels instantly and visibly fills with handkerchiefs or other objects. Includes five spring balls. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
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
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
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
