Sold for:
$175
$175
Ribbon to Rose (with Allerton Release). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. A length of ribbon visibly transforms into an imitation rose, then jumps from one lapel to the other. With original instructions, Allerton flower release, instructions, and a second P&L Utility Reel. Hallmarked. Uncommon. Bert Allerton was one of the first successful close-up magicians in America, making his reputation performing at the Hotel Pierre in New York and in Chicago's famous Pump Room. Among his signature feats was the effect of having the flower in his buttonhole jump from one lapel to the other. The device offered here makes that trick possible.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
