$3,400
Blooming Rose Bush. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1950. A barren green plant in a large pot rests on the magician's table. At the performer's command, the bush slowly begins to sprout and grow real roses, which can be distributed to audience members. Faux plant is manufactured of copper, cloth and plastic fake leaves. Hallmarked. Wear to foliage and finish of pot, but otherwise good condition. ............................Widely acclaimed by the magical fraternity, this version of the classic flower growing trick was used by several top professional magicians in the first half of the 20th century, among them Dante and Dell O'Dell. However, the apparatus was costly, and therefore infrequently manufactured by P&L. Perhaps fewer than 24 examples were ever constructed. Still, the company thought highly enough of its invention to register it with the US Patent office
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23
