Birth of Flowers. Manufacturer unknown, ca. 1880s. A miniature pot sewn with a few seeds is suddenly filled with daisies after it has been covered by a brass tube. 6" x 2 ". Age-consistent tarnish, else good. A comparable piece of apparatus is described in Hoffmann's Modern Magic (London, 1876) pp. 411-412.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
“The Birth of Christ” Du Quesne, Amsterdam, Blois school enamel. Made circa 1685. Extremely fine and probably unique, 22K gold and painted on enamel pendant Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-11-12
RUDOLPH ACKERMANN (German, 1764-1834); Engraving in colors, "Birth of Otway", 1804 (framed); 12 1/2" x 15 1/2"; Harris Strong (American, 20th C.); Print, Patchwork II; Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2010-09-10
“The Birth of Venus” Julien Le Roy, A Paris. Made circa 1750. Very fine, 20K gold and painted on enamel pocket watch with outer protecting Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
A 14k Gold Magic-Themed Ring. Manufacturer unknown, mid or late twentieth century. Magic-themed gold ring, seamlessly forged with the form of a rabbit in top Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Turban of a Magician's Assistant. Manufacturer unknown, first or second quarter twentieth century. A colorful vintage silk turban incorporating a decorative rhinestone-studded piece at the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Levante Block Penetration. Manufacturer unknown, ca. 1950. Painted wooden block penetrates a length of rope or ribbon running through it. Finely made with locking mechanism. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Money Maker. Manufacturer unknown, ca. 1960s. Handheld wooden model (10 ¼ x 4", inclusive of handle) to visibly transform blank sheets of paper into printed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
715. Pig Cigar Cutter. American: Manufacturer unknown, ca. 1900. Cast iron. Insert tip of cigar in hole at rear and press down tail. Original. Excellent. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-09-20
Birth of a Flower. French, ca. 1890. A quantity of earth in a small pot is covered by a toleware canister. When lifted, a flower Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Heavy Duty Card Trimmer. Manufacturer unknown, ca. 1960. Recovered from the Enardoe Playing Card Co., Chicago, and can cut more than one deck at a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-05-18
