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Vanishing Bowl of Water – 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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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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BOGERT TUBE STAGE SIZED - PETRIE & LEWIS: Scarce and just effective now as when it was first released in the 1940's. Water is poured into a large nickel - plated cylinder, which is then capped with paper and placed in a handsome metal stand.

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Two Chinese Brush Bowls & Water Dropper: Two Chinese porcelain brush bowls or coupes to include a pink lotus form bowl signed on stem, and a blue and white lotus bowl and snail water dropper. Largest: 1-1/2in tall x 6-1/2in wide. | Local and

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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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[Petrie & Lewis] Group of P&L Multiplying Billiard: [Petrie & Lewis] Group of P&L Multiplying Billiard Balls and more. New Haven: P&L, ca. 1930s. Including seven "one-to-four" sets in boxes with red, pearl, or glitter finishes; and a set of Patriotic B

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GLASS THROUGH HAT - PETRIE & LEWIS: One of the originals and hallmarked. A silk-covered glass is perched atop this lovely brass candlestick. An inverted top hat is placed on the glass. Upon command, the glass seems to eerily penetrate u

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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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COMMANDO SCREEN - PETRIE & LEWIS: The classic and rarely seen production device which was a departure from the typical P & L line. Show both sides of this 8" high metal panel, fold it into a triangle, and produce silks, flowers, etc.

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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 – Petrie & Lewis: This metal tri-fold screen, painted red and black, can be shown fairly on both sides. The performer then folds the screen into a triangle and can produce silk handkerchiefs from within. Ca 1935. Condi

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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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Vanishing Bowl of Water – Petrie & Lewis

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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 tossed in the air. To the amazement of the audience, the bowl of water has completely vanished. Unusually colorful tray. Very Good. Lacking foulard. Ca. 1950

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Vanishing Bowl of Water – Petrie & Lewis

Name: Vanishing Bowl of Water – Petrie & Lewis
SKU: 55640962
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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