Bird Box. Maker unknown (likely Bland), ca. 1890. Finely crafted hardwood box 4 ¾ x 3 x 4 ". A playing card or other flat object is placed into the box and the lid is shut. When the lid is later opened, the card has transformed into a live bird. Exterior worn.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
MARTIN BROTHERS; Unglazed stoneware tile of bird, England, ca. 1890; Provenance: Richard Dennis, London (copy of original invoice available); Unmarked; 8 1/2" sq. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Rago Auctions
Date:
2012-02-25
Bilston enameled bomboniere bird box, ca. 1790 , 2 1/2" h. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2012-04-21
Bird Box. Martinka & Co., ca. 1890. A chosen card is placed into a wooden box and the lid is closed. When opened, the card Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Herrmann, Adelaide. Die Casket. European, ca. 1890. A wooden die placed in a burled wooden chest transforms into a bird or any other small object Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
The Blue Bird. Paris, Saussine, ca. 1890. Striking color lithographed game label depicts a wizard standing behind a table which holds a book of spells. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
Pennsylvania carved bird and nest of eggs, ca. 1890 . Read more…
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2002-04-27
Cage Production. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. The magician shows a sturdy metal box empty. Upon closing and re-opening its lid, the interior of the box Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
Spanish Monte Dealing Box. Maker unknown, ca. 1890. Similar to a faro dealing box, but used for the game Spanish Monte, which was popular during Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-06-28
Nest of Boxes. English [?], ca. 1890. Exceptionally fine set of 12 lathe-turned wooden boxes. A coin vanishes, only to reappear moments later in the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-02-08
Card Box. American [?], ca. 1890. Hardwood box changes, vanishes or causes items to appear inside. Ornamented with brass studs and a five-pointed star at Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
