Sold for:
$250
$250
The Drum that Can't be Beat. American, ca. 1920. The magician exhibits an empty metal tube and caps its ends with paper drumheads. The drum is then hung from the flies and the drumheads are punctured. From the interior of the tube a massive production of articles is made, including live animals. Loaded from an elevator trap concealed in the wooden tabletop, which rests on a traditional Kellar-style base. Nickel-plated drum measures 12 ½" in diameter. Table lacks original drape and foot release in need of simple repair, otherwise good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
