Sold for:
$3,200
$3,200
Cage Transformation. European, ca. 1870. A handsome round toleware canister is shown empty and filled with balls, handkerchiefs, or any other object. The lid is clamped on. When reopened, the canister is filled with a brass birdcage complete with live parakeets. 14" high. Minor wear, scuffing, and chips as expected, but overall very good condition. Hand painted with gold, blue, red on a green background with black accents and added stencil and transfer decals. The finest example of this prop we have encountered.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
