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Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis.

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Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis, ca.: Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1930. A brass bowl resting on a painted tray is filled with water. The bowl is covered and lifted from the tray. When tossed into the air, the b

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Vanishing Bowl of Water – Petrie & Lewis: The performer fills a brass spun bow full of water and places it on a handsomely decorated tray. The bowl is then covered with a foulard, which together with the bowl is picked up and dramatically tos

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Giant Lota Bowl. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1939.: Giant Lota Bowl. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1939. Copper bowl fills with water and is emptied, only to refill itself again and again. 7” high, mouth 4 ”. Hallmarked. Wear to finish, one tiny d

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Brahman Rice Bowls: Brahman Rice Bowls. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis, ca. 1940s. Copper-finish bowls cause rice to multiply then transform into water. With original instructions, packet of extra accessories.4 ½" wide.

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Chinese Water Can. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Chinese Water Can. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Liquid poured into the nickel-plated can (7 ½" tall) vanishes. Hallmarked. Two minor dents and some surface wear; good.

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Flower Production Basket. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis: Flower Production Basket. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L) [?], ca. 1940. Wire basket gimmicked to produce spring flowers. 8 ½ x 13". Flowers included. Good condition. A curiosity, as the basket was i

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Six-Shot Lota/Hindu Jug. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis: Six-Shot Lota/Hindu Jug. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. Spun copper jug for the production of six or seven shots of liquor in an "any drink called for" presentation, with a cord and two co

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Duck Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950.: Duck Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Empty metal pan (approx. 12 ¾ x 6") produces a massive quantity of articles, or even a live duck. Hallmarked. Minor surface wear; very good.

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Four Nickels to Four Dimes. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis: Four Nickels to Four Dimes. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Brass and aluminum holder (1" diam.) transforms nickels into dimes. In original box stamped "Petrie-Lewis Mfg." with a 1930 Buffa

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Sphinx Puzzle Set. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Sphinx Puzzle Set. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Counter display model of this set of puzzles, with glass replacing the standard lithographed box top. Includes paper, wooden, and metal pu

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Commando Screen. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Commando Screen. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1935. Small metal tri-fold screen is shown on both sides and formed into a triangular tube. The magician reaches inside and produces a quantity of

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Patriotic Rockets. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Patriotic Rockets. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. Performer instantly knows which of the three colored wooden pegs ("rockets") is hidden in the brass tube (5 ¼" long). With box and instru

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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 Que

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Jumbo P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca.: Jumbo P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Set of three aluminum cups 4 ½" high, openings 3 ½" in diameter. With original box and instructions. Very good.

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Copper P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca.: Copper P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Set of three copper cups 3 3/8" high, openings 2 ¾" in diameter. With original box and instructions. Very good.

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P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950.: P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Set of three aluminum cups 3 3/8" high, openings 2 ¾" in diameter. With original box and instructions. Hallmarked. Very good.

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Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis.

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Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1950. A brass bowl resting on a painted tray is filled with water. The bowl is covered and lifted from the tray. When tossed into the air, the bowl vanishes. Hallmarked. Unusual tray design.

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Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis.

Name: Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis.
SKU: 28862482
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $350

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