Four Mysterious Rods. German, ca. 1910. Set of four painted bullet-like rods accompanied by an aluminum case allows the magician to instantly predict which one has been placed inside even with his back turned away. In original sliding box (2 x 2”) stamped in gilt. Very good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Divination Bottle. German, ca. 1920. The performer knows which of five colored rods is placed in the neck of a wooden bottle. Hardwood bottle 4 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Divination Bottle. German, ca. 1920. The performer knows which of five colored rods is placed in the neck of a wooden bottle. Hardwood bottle 4 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
Divination Box. German, ca. 1939. The order of four colored chips arranged in a box is divined even though the box is closed. Fine hardwood Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Chinka Chink. German, ca. 1930. Four miniature wooden cones visibly and magically transpose on the tabletop as the magician waves his hands over them. Metal Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Tele-Pocket Divination. German, ca. 1960. Four numbered wooden blocks are arranged in a small box and covered by a lid. The mind reader instantly knows Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
Divination Box. German, ca. 1920. The order of four numbered blocks arranged in a box is divined by the magician even though the box is 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
Magic Ball Tube. German, ca. 1920. A set of four balls, a metal stand and a decorated cardboard tube make up the apparatus. No matter Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
Divination Bottle. London, Bland, ca. 1875. The performer knows which of four colored rods is placed inside a wooden bottle by a spectator. Polished boxwood. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Three Porcelain Card Boxes. 1) Maker unknown, ca. 1900. KD on lid, English style, base painted and shaped in the form of a pack of Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-27
