Magic Collection of Jay Marshall - Part III 2009-04-26 Auction - 328 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL - Page 14
LiveAuctioneers Logo

178: Houdini, Harry. Color lithographed poster fragment205: Leipzig Cigarette Box100: Collection of 17 photographs of escape artists and
Done
Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details

Magic Collection of Jay Marshall - Part III

Potter & Potter Auctions will conduct its second auction of magic ephemera and memorabilia from the collection of Jay Marshall on April 26th, 2009 in suburban Chicago. Previews will be held on April 25th. Of special note is a selection of Houdiniana including several typed letters, signed, with obscure information related to the great escape artist's career, an outstanding selection of apparatus dating to the turn of the 20th century, and one of 20 original copies of Dai Vernon's famous "Twenty Dollar Manuscript." Several rare lithographs, and unusual, scarce magic apparatus will also be offered in the auction. Illustrated catalogs will be available on or before April 1, 2009. All attendees of the 40th Annual Magic Collectors' Weekend will receive complimentary copies of the catalog.
Lot Number: Lowest
24
Sold
Six Photographs of Von Arx on Tour: Von Arx (Charles A. Nicol). Six Photographs of Von Arx on Tour. Nicol poses for the camera in India, China, Burma and elsewhere. 8 x 10" format and smaller. Good condition. One photograph signed by
0313: Six Photographs of Von Arx on TourEst. $75-$150
See Sold Price
Sold
Watch Box, After Martinka, ca. 1910: Watch Box. After Martinka, ca. 1910. Finely crafted mahogany faux-jewelry box, 4 x 2 x 2 " which allows the magician to secretly obtain a watch or other small object locked inside for later
0315: Watch Box, After Martinka, ca. 1910Est. $150-$300
See Sold Price
Sold
Watch Easel, ca. 1930: Watch Easel. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1930. Plush-covered easel 12 x 6 ¼" allows the performer to vanish three imitation pocket watches (included) suspended on it with relative ease.
0316: Watch Easel, ca. 1930Est. $100-$200
See Sold Price
Sold
Six different tricks with pocket watches: [Watch Tricks] Six different tricks with pocket watches. Maker unknown (likely German), ca. 1920. Including silk to watch, and various gimmicked faux watches for multiplying and vanishing pocket
0317: Six different tricks with pocket watchesEst. $50-$100
See Sold Price
Sold
Watkins, William. The Boy's Own Handbook: Watkins, William. The Boy's Own Handbook. London, n.d. (ca. 1890). Publisher's green cloth, stamped in gold. Illustrated. Includes chapters on the magic lantern, swimming, and an illustrated section
0318: Watkins, William. The Boy's Own HandbookEst. $50-$100
See Sold Price
Sold
Group of 12 different window cards.: [Window Cards] Group of 12 different window cards. Each measuring approximately 14 x 22". Magicians represented include Marquis (door hanger), Mandrake, Ovette, Antoni, Ken Griffin, L. Raymond Cox,
0322: Group of 12 different window cards.Est. $150-$300
See Sold Price
Sold
Al Baker's Glass Production: Wishing Bag. Manufactured by Phoebe Baker ca. 1935. This 8 ½ x 11 ¾" ungimmicked red velour bag was used by Al Baker to produce a glass full of water. Hole in one corner, otherwise good condition.
0324: Al Baker's Glass ProductionEst. $50-$100
See Sold Price
Sold
Wobensmith, James. Magic Patents.: Wobensmith, James. Magic Patents. Philadelphia, 1928. Publisher's cloth. Number 93 of a limited edition of 100 copies. 4to. Good condition.
0325: Wobensmith, James. Magic Patents.Est. $300-$500
See Sold Price
View:
24
TOP