Relighting Candle Trick. German, ca. 1910. Specially manufactured candle allows the flame to be blown out, but a moment later, re-lights itself. The effect can be repeated ad-infinitum. Controlled offstage by a hidden assistant. 15” high. Finely crafted. Uncommon.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Miniature Wand Trick. German, ca. 1985 [?]. Any or all of three small metal wands vanish from a small wooden chest and reappear in a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-04-04
Marvel of Marvels Prediction Box. German, ca. 1935. Two complete sets of the trick with instructions in German and English. Numbered cubes are arranged in Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Blue Phantom. German, ca. 1940. Unusual example of the trick incorporating a specially prepared cigar box accommodating a stack of red, white, and black checkers Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Group of Three Vintage Plug Boxes. German [?], ca. 1920s – 30s. Finely made early examples in brass for the coin trick. The largest 3 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Coffee Vase. German, ca. 1930. Small chrome-plated canister that transforms cotton batting into hot coffee. 8 ¼" tall. Good condition. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
368. Kalanag (Helmut Schreiber). Kalanag’s Vanishing Lamp. German, ca. 1940. A lit “petroleum lamp” – which may be examined – is covered with a silk Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Morrison Pill Box. Maker unknown (likely German), ca. 1920. Mechanically operated wooden vase which accommodates a red wooden ball 1 " in diameter. Removed from Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-01-30
Ein Japanischer Tachenspieler (A Japanese Magician). German, ca. 1891. Engraved by R.J. Fricke after a painting by U. Lonza. Engraving depicts a Japanese magician performing Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
American Cords. Vienna, Klingl S&R, ca. 1930. Cords running between two wooden pillars are cut and restored. Similar to the Pillar of Solomon/Devil's Pillar trick. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
German porcelain plaque, ca. 1900 , with handpainted portrait of a young woman holding a candle, signed "Wagner", 9 1/4" dia. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2005-10-01
