$750
Bertram, Ross. Ross Bertram’s Coin Pail. Canadian, ca. 1958. Handsome faux champagne bucket that secretly facilitates the production of silver half dollar coins from the air. Clever design allows the magician to produce the coins without reaching inside the bucket to secure the loads. Interior includes a space to hook a coin holder or other object. Most likely the model on which Bertram based the pails he manufactured privately in the 1970s. This pail was used by Bertram in his professional performances. With letter of provenance from Bertram’s protégé and student of five years, David Ben. Shows wear from professional use, but overall very good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
