![Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe.: Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe. Circa early twentieth century. Small paper garment tags inside. Length 53”. Width 74”. Some fraying at edges, a few seam splits, but good overall. Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/138950/70518584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1553875277)
Potter & Potter Auctions
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Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc. specializes in the sale of rare and collectible books, paper Americana, circus- and gambling-themed collectibles, playing cards, as well as magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic tricks and magicians. In the latter category, Potter & Potter has established itself as a market leader, consistently setting record prices for rare and unusual apparatus, posters, autographs, ephemera, Houdiniana, and photographs.
The company conducts regular auctions in its Chicago gallery on the city's north side, and publishes meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated catalogs to accompany its sales, many of which have become essential reference tools in serious collectors' libraries.
In addition to live bidding on auction day, Potter & Potter accepts phone and absentee bids, agent bids and online bidding through LiveAuctioneers.
Learn more about Potter & Potter and its upcoming sales by visiting the company website.
Upcoming Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions
The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
Our final offering from the collection of Ricky Jay will be a collection of curious characters; an anomalous auction of extraordinary objects advertising learned pigs, fireproof women, and so much more. Crossing the block will be hundreds of artifacts gathered by Mr. Jay over a lifetime spent in the pursuit of the unusual, the obscure, and the magical.Bidder Reviews for Potter & Potter Auctions (508)
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DebraSaint Louis, MO
Jul 17, 2024
Expert packing
Art was expertly wrapped and packed, I hope they will have more pieces I can win.
![ERTE (Russian/French, 1892 – 1990). Les Contes d’Hoffmann. ...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/330686/178765928_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
SrtSan Francisco, CA
Jun 08, 2024
Great auction house, great item, excellent shipping. Thanks!
Great auction house, great item, excellent shipping. Thanks!
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BradfordChester Springs, PA
Feb 28, 2024
Straightforward & Personable
Potter & Potter made it easy to participate in the auction. They took me seamlessly from item interest to delivery. They are pros, and it shows!
![ROLT, Richard (1724-1770). The Lives of the Principal Refor...](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/312808/167423494_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
MikeSan Jose, CA
Feb 27, 2024
great auction company allways fair.
allways willing to go the extra mile for you in bidding as well shipping
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FrankLogan, NJ
Feb 08, 2024
Above and Beyond Customer Service
I had recently won a few auction items from Potter and Potter and had a couple logistical questions about packing and shipping etc etc. While my purchase was only a few hundred dollars, the team handle my questions as if I was their most important customer. I couldn't be happier with the interaction. I also must say that the books came wrapped very well and the descriptions of the book's conditions were spot on. I was very pleased and look forward to buying from them again! Thank you!
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Past Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions
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See All![Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe.: Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe. Circa early twentieth century. Small paper garment tags inside. Length 53”. Width 74”. Some fraying at edges, a few seam splits, but good overall. Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/138950/70518584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1553875277)
![Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. [Chicago]:: Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. [Chicago]: Author, 1902. First Edition. Green cloth gilt stamped. Illustrated with drawings by M.D. Smith. 8vo. Hamley’s Magical Saloons overslip on the i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/72973/37650475_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1433196045)
![Le Petit Automate.: Le Petit Automate. Las Vegas: Mike Michaels, ca. 2010. A borrowed finger ring changes in to a golden key, which is used to wind up an automaton bird resting in a velvet-covered box. The bird moves, si](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/135197/68658695_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1548433499)
![Set of 220 Ivory Poker Chips With Case. Set of 132 $1: Set of 220 Ivory Poker Chips With Case. Set of 132 $1 (flowers) and 88 $5 chips, having belonged to Richard Canfield. The name “Canfield, 38, House” engraved on a brass star on the inner rack, tho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/72977/37651717_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1433362986)
![Chinese Woman’s Domestic Robe.: Chinese Woman’s Domestic Robe. Circa late nineteenth century. Embroidered robe with designs of waves and flowers, medallions of flowers, nectar-drinking birds, and other forms. Length 53”.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/138950/70518581_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1553875277)
![Vintage Shrunken Head.: Vintage Shrunken Head. South American, early twentieth century. Displayed at Johnny Fox's Freakatorium as an authentic shrunken head, but more likely an excellent vintage facsimile. Amazonian Jivaro t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/129238/65804556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1539356168)
![Clamshell Indian Head Mutoscope with Charlie Chaplin: Clamshell Indian Head Mutoscope with Charlie Chaplin “The Bartender” Reel. Circa 1900s. Fully restored Mutoscope viewer, painted cast iron includes embossed eagles, busts of American India](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/148850/75218521_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1567006981)
![Houdini Regulation Bean Prison Handcuffs. w/provenance.: Houdini Bean Prison Handcuffs. Pair of regulation handcuffs owned by Houdini, and later his brother Hardeen. Patented Nov. 28, 1882. With key. Housed in a hardwood display case with engraved plaque an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/58662/28862124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1406300710)
![Sand Canisters. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1935.: Sand Canisters. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1935. A small metal canister fills a larger canister with sand repeatedly – the quantity of sand produced and received seems virtually endless. Large canister 10](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/66170/33515778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1420576066)
![S.W. Erdnase, The Expert at the Card Table. 1st ed.: Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. Chicago, 1902. First edition. Green cloth stamped in gold. Illustrated “from life” by Marshall D. Smith. 8vo. Hamley overslip on title page. Cloth a bit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/30091/11705534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1337809159)
![Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table.: Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table. Chicago: Frederick J. Drake, 1905. Publisher’s pictorial blue cloth stamped in black and red. Illustrated. 12mo. 205 pages + 8 leaves advts. Spine lightly](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/102376/52307082_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1491604828)
![Harry Houdini owned Handcuffs. ca. 1905: Houdini, Harry. Harry Houdini's Bean-Cobb Handcuffs. Worcester, H&R Arms Co., ca. 1905. Pair of sturdy nickel-plated handcuffs with key. The Bean-Cobb was first patented in 1899 and could be locked fr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/24926/9089895_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
![Tom Mullica's close-up case. With props.: Tom Mullica's close-up case. Frankfurt, Magic Studio Weinbruch, ca. 1960. Attache-type case with numerous interior compartments that contain many of the props used by Tom Mullica in his close-up perfo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/24926/9090016_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1303946289)
![1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie No. 253. PSA VG 3: 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie No. 253. PSA VG 3 (MC).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/144744/73219975_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1561586054)
![After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery: After Jean EugŽne Robert-Houdin. Glass Column Mystery Clock. Recreation of the famous French magicianÕs second series (or ÒdoubleÓ) mystery clock, without a visible or traditional connection betwe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/122249/62257022_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1526921293)
![Cardini’s embroidered silk scarf.: Cardini’s embroidered silk scarf. Being a gentleman’s white silk scarf worn with tie and tails, and embroidered with the name “Cardini” in block capital letters near one end. 7 ½ x 40 ½”.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/38283/16334427_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1362758116)
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