Handkerchief Exchange Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1950. Oblong box with three internal compartments and elaborate internal mechanism that opens and closes two sets of three flaps each, allowing for the production, change, or vanish of silk handkerchiefs. Operated externally. With brass hardware. Finely made. 10 ¾ x 4 ½ x 3 ½”. Very good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Exchange Tube. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1945. Unusual chrome plated cocktail shaker 10" high and 3 ½" in diameter at its widest. Operates along Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-01-30
Faro Dealing Box. Maker unknown, [n.d.]. This all-brass dealing box was made by hand by an excellent machinist. When the side button is depressed the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-05-21
Spanish Monte Dealing Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Similar to a faro dealing box, but used for the game Spanish Monte, which was popular during Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Stuss Dealing Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1920. Different from a faro dealing box in two ways: first, it has a cut-out in the lid that Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Skeleton Second Dealing Faro Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1920. Height of posts inside the box can be adjusted to allow the top card to be Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Die Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1905. Finely made hardwood box from which a solid die vanishes only to reappear elsewhere. Hardwood cabinet of exceptionally fine Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
French Folk Art Playing Card Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Mirrored box with French playing cards on all four sides. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Porcelain Playing Card Box. Maker Unknown, ca. 1900. Hand holding royal flush in hearts. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Porcelain Playing Card Box. Maker Unknown, ca. 1890. English style King of Hearts on lid. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
Porcelain Playing Card Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1900. King of Diamonds on the lid of the English style. Exc. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-05-31
