$800
[Cups and Balls] Two sets of jumbo cups used by Harlan Tarbell. One an oversized set of three cups spun in aluminum, 5 " high with an opening diameter of 4 ¼"; exteriors painted light green. The other a set of three plastic flower pots modified for Tarbell's own routine and including a metal device inside one cup for a final production of oranges from the pots. Accompanied by notes in Jay Marshall's hand attesting to the provenance of the cups. Both sets worn from use by Tarbell as expected. Dr. Tarbell's routine with the flower pots appears in Volume 6 of his famed Course. Interstingly, the gimmicked flower pot described in Tarbell's book differs slightly from the pot offered here, which he used in performance.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
