Spring Magic Auction 2017-04-08 Auction - 448 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL
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Homing Bells.: Homing Bells. Circa 1910. Four sleigh bells vanish one at a time from between the magician's hands, only to reappear, merrily ringing, at the ends of four separate pieces of ribbon hanging some
0001: Homing Bells.Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed
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Peerless Billiard Ball Stand.: Peerless Billiard Ball Stand. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. Magnificent decorative wooden stand outfitted with mechanical aids to assist the magician in the production of solid wooden billiard
0002: Peerless Billiard Ball Stand.Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Ball Vase.: Ball Vase. Johnston, RI: Majic Brand Woodturning, 2006. Ball vanishes and reappears in a hardwood turned maple vase. Shell is removable for billiard ball-type effect, simulacrum of the Tarbell
0003: Ball Vase.Est. $200-$300
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Ball Vase and Hammer.: Ball Vase and Hammer. European, ca. 1920. A ball vanishes from a turned wooden vase when it is hit by a wooden mallet. It later reappears. Hammer (mallet) 6 ¼" long. Minor wear to finish.
0004: Ball Vase and Hammer.Est. $100-$200
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Multiplying Billiard Balls.: Multiplying Billiard Balls. French, ca. 1920. One solid brass ball multiplies to four, while held in the magician's fingers. Includes an unusual hinged gimmick for the production of four more balls.
0006: Multiplying Billiard Balls.Est. $200-$300
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Birth of Flowers.: Birth of Flowers. European, ca. 1880s. A miniature pot sewn with a few seeds is suddenly filled with daisies after being covered by a brass tube. 6 x 2". Age-consistent tarnish, else good.
0007: Birth of Flowers.Est. $150-$250
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Botania.: Botania. Colon: Abbott's Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1975. A empty chromed metal tube is set on a wooden board. When lifted, a gigantic bouquet of red flowers instantly appears. Light wear from use. With
0008: Botania.Est. $150-$250
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Bountiful Bowl.: Bountiful Bowl. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1980. Handsome spun bowl transforms confetti into live doves or other objects. Operated identically to the Paul Fox Candy Bowl. 10" high. Chrome plated.
0009: Bountiful Bowl.Est. $300-$400
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Strange Cabinet of Deodar.: Strange Cabinet of Deodar. Pennsylvania: Edward M. Massey, ca. 1947 [?]. A tumbler placed in the cabinet is pierced by seven solid wooden stakes, yet is entirely unharmed. 8" high. Paint chipped.
0010: Strange Cabinet of Deodar.Est. $200-$300
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Candle to Flowers.: Candle to Flowers. Circa 1950. A burning candle in a handsome metal candlestick is covered by a tube. A moment later, the tube is lifted to reveal a bouquet of feather flowers. Marshall-type flowers
0011: Candle to Flowers.Est. $200-$300
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Card in Balloon/Card Star.: Card in Balloon/Card Star. Circa 1915. Five balloons placed in holders on the points of a large metal star pop simultaneously, causing five cards chosen by audience members to appear in their places.
0012: Card in Balloon/Card Star.Est. $1,200-$1,500
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Card Changing Box.: Card Changing Box. European, ca. 1900. A playing card or billets placed in the empty box change into different cards, or a slip of paper when the lid is closed and opened. Mirrored lid. Flap falls
0013: Card Changing Box.Est. $200-$300
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Rising Card Chest.: Rising Card Chest. New York: Martinka & Co. [?], ca. 1900. Hardwood box with glass bottom into which a deck of cards is placed. With the magician standing steps away, the lid of the box slowly opens
0014: Rising Card Chest.Est. $400-$600
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Hartz Card Frame.: Hartz Card Frame. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. Four chosen cards appear in the empty gilt frame in the blink of an eye. Roller shade in good working order. 9 ¾ x 12 ½". An early example of
0015: Hartz Card Frame.Est. $300-$500
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Card Lyre.: Card Lyre. New York: Martinka & Co. [?], ca. 1890. A selected card appears between the sides of a tall brass lyre resting on a decorative brass base. Heavy hand-wound spring gimmick. 17 ½" high.
0016: Card Lyre.Est. $700-$900
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Sybil Card Rise.: Sybil Card Rise. French, ca. 1930. Selected cards rise from a handsome metal houlette held in the performer's hands, even though the cards are sandwiched between two glass plates. With gimmick.
0017: Sybil Card Rise.Est. $150-$250
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Card Star.: Card Star. Australia: Will Alma or Thayer [?], ca. 1950. Selected cards appear on the points of a wooden star at the magician's command. Modeled on the Thayer design. Hallmarked by Alma. 17 ½" high.
0018: Card Star.Est. $250-$350
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Card Sword.: Card Sword. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome metal sword with bronze handle. The magician skewers a selected card from dozens falling through the air. Includes original wooden
0019: Card Sword.Est. $400-$600
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Changing Canister.: Changing Canister. European, ca. 1880. Tin canister changes, produces, or vanishes objects placed inside. Finished in red, blue, and gold. Scalloped shoulder bead. 5" high. Finish significantly worn.
0020: Changing Canister.Est. $150-$250
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Changing Canisters.: Changing Canisters. French, ca. 1890. Objects placed in the canisters transform into other objects, or transpose between the two canisters. Spun brass, wire mesh gimmicks. Claw feet. 3 ¾" high. Very
0021: Changing Canisters.Est. $250-$350
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Changing Vase: Changing Vase. French [?], ca. 1930. Objects placed in the vase change into liquids or other objects when the lid is clamped on and removed. Unusual design. 9 ¾" high. Finish spotted; good.
0022: Changing VaseEst. $250-$350
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Okito Checker Cabinet.: Okito Checker Cabinet. Las Vegas: Okito-Nielsen, ca. 1995. Club size (overall approx. 20 x 14 x 6 ") cabinet for the inexplicable transposition of a stack of checkers and a glass full of rice.
0023: Okito Checker Cabinet.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo).: Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1935. Metal stand lacquered in red and gold which accommodates three jumbo cards. Cards are mixed, yet spectators are unable to locate the
0024: Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo).Est. $200-$300
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