43. Checker Fantasy. Merv Taylor, ca. 1950.

Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950. Blank paper rolled through this device turns into real currency. Wooden base with metal rollers and metal knobs. 5 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ¾". Hallmarked. G

Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome metal sword with bronze handle. Magician skewers selected cards on the sword as the pack cascades through the air. With original wooden car

Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950s. Uncommon set of hardwood sticks (12" long) with yellow tassels attached to cords, one retracting when the other is pulled, and vice-versa, with

Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy and compact all-metal brief case unfolds to become a working surface for close-up or parlor magic tricks. Two interior trays. 18 x 12

Mixamaster Shakers. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Set of matching stainless steel cocktail shakers (7" tall), one gimmicked, and including a small funnel, to produce any drink called for. Bo

Ultissimo. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Clear Lucite stand facilitates a mental feat in which two predictions match two cards selected by spectators. With original box; cards replaced as ex

Razor Blade Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Wooden and metal stand facilitates the performance of the razor blade swallowing trick. Hallmarked. With original box (worn). Includes blades

Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Two Lucite boomerang-shaped paddles used to demonstrate an optical illusion or perform a paddle trick, both being crimson on one side and black on t

Leon’s Improved Glass Penetration. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A sheet of glass is placed in a wooden box. The box (and glass, apparently) is then perforated by metal spikes, yet the gla

Gambling Demonstration Suitcase. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy suitcase converts into a freestanding, tiered easel with hidden servante and shelves from which the lecturer can deliver

Card Sword. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome cast metal sword with silver-tone handle. Magician stabs a selected card from dozens falling through the air. Original wooden case, elastic

A Pair of Continental Art Co. Chalkware, Polynesian Fantasy Figural Table Lamps, ca. 1950-60's, Maker's mark on base. H: 22 3/4 in. From the Estate of Douglas W. Lucak The absence of a condition state

Loring Checker Cabinet. Oklahoma: Haenchen & Co., ca. 1950. A glass full of rice transposes positions with a stack of checkers under a metal cover and in a fancy wooden cabinet. Cabinet 12" wide. With

Taylor & Co. Wood Cash Drop Box. Chicago, ca. 1950. Located under a gaming table, the dealer drops in cash through the slits in the top. Taylor & Co. label on side of insert. Exc.

A small pitcher that allows a seemingly large quantity of liquid to be produced., a'la a lota. Ca 1955. Precision made by Taylor in stainless steel. Condition: Excellent.

Lord & Taylor Fifth Avenue Dark Gray Wool Jacket, ca. early 1950's. Jacques Fath design.

PRODUZIONE ITALIANA 1950 ca. Coppia di sgabelli con struttura in legno, seduta imbottita e rivestita con tessuto a righe e fantasie nei toni beige, verde e rosso. cm 32 x 45 Alt. 40. A PAIR OF STOOLS.

CARTIER, IMPORTANT EMERALD & DIAMOND OWL BROOCH, CA. 1950, modelled as an owl sitting on a branch, with a carved mughal emerald chest of approx. 8 ct. with round cut ruby eyes framed by round cut diam

Vladimir Kagan (German 1927-2016), custom dresser, circa 1950, executed in bleached mahogany, having a rectangular top above four graduated drawers on each side, all opening to dividers, the whole ris

Marcello Fantoni (Italian, 1915-2011) Cubist Glazed Ceramic Sculptures, Ca. 1950, H 18.5" W 8.5" Depth 7" 2 pcs | the lot includes a seated male and seated female sculpture rendered in the Cubist styl

Arm Holdout. Graham, ca. 1950. Also known as a sleeve holdout or third hand. Machine works smoothly and appears to be all original. Graham was a master machinist and made some of the finest cheating d

PERE COSP (Barcelona, 1907-2007). Coffee table, ca. 1950. Wood, with marquetry. Metal support. Signed on the back. Some lack of polychrome on the top. Measurements: 85 x 85 x 69 cm. Table with a squar

This is an incredibly rare, Navajo tapestry weaving showing a Thunder God Sandpainting design dating to the circa 1950’s. This is a fine tightly woven tapestry weaving with handspun dyed wool showin

Carpet; Possibly from the Royal Tapestry Factory, Madrid, ca.1950. Wool. Some marks of use. Measurements: 245 x 350 cm. Carpet of large dimensions and rectangular format. It has a light beige main fie