Exchange Canister. European, ca. 1880. One object changes into another (or a live bird) when placed in this metal canister. Black and gilt finish. 3 ¾” in diameter, 7” tall. Wear to finish and dents; overall good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Changing Canister. European, ca. 1890. A brass canister changes one object for another, liquids for dry items, etc. Brass construction. 5 ¼” high. Tarnished. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Sand and Sugar Canisters. European, ca. 1930. A quantity of sand is poured into a large metal canister from a smaller canister until the large Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Sand and Sugar Canisters. European, ca. 1930. A quantity of sand is poured into a large canister from a smaller canister until the large canister Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
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 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Cage Transformation. European, ca. 1900. Objects placed inside a large and highly decorated metal canister are transformed into a sturdy metal cage complete with live Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Coffee Vase. European, ca. 1930. Handsome chrome-plated canister that transforms cotton balls or cloth into hot coffee. 14 tall. Very good. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Coffee Vase. European [?], ca. 1930. Large chrome-plated canister that transforms cotton batting into hot coffee. 15” tall. Crack in gimmick not affecting use, else Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
