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Cups and Balls. Roterberg or Martinka [?], ca. 1910.

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Cups and Balls. Roterberg or Martinka [?], ca. 1910.

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Cups and Balls. Roterberg or Martinka [?], ca. 1910. Set of three nickel plated cups for the famous and popular sleight-of-hand feat. Deep saddles. 4” high, mouth 3 ”. One cup with insignificant dent.

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Cups and Balls. Roterberg or Martinka [?], ca. 1910.

Name: Cups and Balls. Roterberg or Martinka [?], ca. 1910.
SKU: 42385648
Price: 325 USD
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