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Rice, Bran, and Orange Trick. American, ca. 1890 [?]. A https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/36645213_rice-bran-and-orange-trick-american-ca-1890-a

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$3,800

Rice, Bran, and Orange Trick. American, ca. 1890 [?]. A quantity of rice, a quantity of bran, and an orange transpose between a handsome nickel plated vase and three nickel plated cones. One cone gimmicked. Lid of vase includes trap not usually encountered in similar apparatus. The largest 13 ¼” high. Minor stress crack to lid of vase, else very good. Rare. According to paperwork accompanying the set, the Rice Vase offered here was owned and used by Harry Kellar, though no further documentation proving the assertion is available.

Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2015-05-31

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143 Bran and Candy Trick

143: Bran and Candy Trick.

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$450

Bran and Candy Trick. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1925. A quantity of bran is scooped into a large glass goblet. The goblet is covered Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2010-01-30

310 Vase Cone Beans and Orange Trick

310: Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick

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$1,000

Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick. Maker unknown (likely Roterberg), ca. 1910. Nickel-plated vase 9 " high, wooden cone (also known as a "skittle" 2 Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2009-04-26

Ribbon and Orange Trick New Haven Petrie and Lewis

Ribbon and Orange Trick. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis

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$550

Ribbon and Orange Trick. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1939. An examined orange is pierced by a large needle. When drawn through the Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2016-02-06

Vase Cone Beans and Orange Trick A Roterberg

Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick. A. Roterberg.

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$425

Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick. Chicago, A. Roterberg [?] ca. 1910. Nickel-plated vase, wooden skittle, and two shells, which allow the performer to carry Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2015-02-07

165 Vase Cone Beans and Orange Trick Paul Fox

165: Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick. Paul Fox

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$275

Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick. Denver, Paul Fox, ca. 1942. Aluminum vase 9 " high, metal cone (also known as a "skittle") and one Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2011-10-29

305 Willards Vase Cone Beans Orange trick

305: Willard's Vase, Cone, Beans & Orange trick

Sold for:
$700

Williard the Wizard (Harry Willard). Willard's Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange trick. American, ca. 1930 [?]. A transposition effect involving a metal vase, wooden skittle, Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2012-01-28

Coffee and Milk Trick New Haven Petrie Lewis PL

Coffee and Milk Trick. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L),

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$275

Coffee and Milk Trick. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1910. Bran or confetti is scooped into two nickel-plated cups and covered with lids. Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2016-02-06

Coffee and Milk Trick New Haven Mysto Magic

Coffee and Milk Trick. New Haven, Mysto Magic.

Sold for:
$200

Coffee and Milk Trick. New Haven, Mysto Magic, ca. 1910. The magician scoops bran or confetti into two nickel-plated cups and clamps lids on them. Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2015-02-07

22 Coffee and Milk Trick American ca 1920

22: Coffee and Milk Trick. American, ca. 1920.

Sold for:
$175

Coffee and Milk Trick. American, ca. 1920. The magician scoops bran or confetti into two nickel-plated cups and clamps lids on them. When removing the Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2011-05-22

153 Coffee and Milk Trick Circa 1930

153: Coffee and Milk Trick. Circa 1930.

Sold for:
$275

Coffee and Milk Trick. Maker unknown (likely Roterberg), ca. 1930. The magician scoops bran or confetti into two nickel-plated cups and clamps lids on them. Read more…

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2010-01-30