Sold2016Genii Tube. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1930. A heavy metalGenii Tube. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1930. A heavy metal tube is shown empty by opening it lengthwise. After closing it, a large quantity of silks are produced from within. 14" tall. As-new, in manufacSee Sold Price
Sold2016Pekin Mystery Wands (Chinese Sticks). Bridgeport:Pekin Mystery Wands (Chinese Sticks). Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1930. Very heavy set of Chinese sticks with orange tassels. The cords running through the wands act in sympathy to each other, even thoughSee Sold Price
Sold2016Eddie Cantor Magic Club Magic Sets. Bridgeport: ShermsEddie Cantor Magic Club Magic Sets. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1930. Six different miniature magic sets released to the Eddie Cantor Magic Club with props manufactured by Sherms, along with individuSee Sold Price
Sold2017Card Star.Card Star. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1935. Nickel-plated star on art deco-style base. Five selected cards appear on the points of the star. 24" high. Rear plate shifted, else very good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Card Dagger. European [?], ca. 1920. A chosen cardCard Dagger. European [?], ca. 1920. A chosen card appears at the tip of the dagger. 25” long. Nickel-plated finish with scattered light tarnishing.See Sold Price
Sold2016Card in Balloon. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. ACard in Balloon. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1930. A chosen card appears when a balloon tied to a nickel plated stand suddenly pops. Unusual design; possibly used to produce a card from other objects. 8See Sold Price
Sold2016Billiard Ball Stand. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1949.Billiard Ball Stand. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1949. Heavy and attractive detachable cast metal skeleton stand outfitted with painted red shells and one ball to facilitate the production of billiard balSee Sold Price
Sold2016Pillory Escape. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. SturdyPillory Escape. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. Sturdy wooden stocks specially crafted for a quick (but surreptitious) release. Red lacquer. With instructions. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Vanishing Alarm Clock. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. AnVanishing Alarm Clock. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. An alarm clock covered with a handkerchief and hanging on a nickel-plated stand vanishes at the moment the cloth is removed from the stand and flunSee Sold Price
Sold2016Block of Mohamet. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. ABlock of Mohamet. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. A ribbon or rope visibly penetrates a hole in this sturdy painted wooden block. 5 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 3 ¾". Finish somewhat worn from use, else very good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Finger Chopper. Bridgeport, Conn.: Sherms, ca. 1950.Finger Chopper. Bridgeport, Conn.: Sherms, ca. 1950. All-metal chopper (4 x 2 1/8") that leaves the spectator's finger unharmed yet slices through other objects. In original manufacturer's box, printeSee Sold Price
Sold2016[Sherms] Collection of Over 40 Vintage Sherms Magic[Sherms] Collection of Over 40 Vintage Sherms Magic Tricks. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1930s - 50s. Many pocket tricks, gimmicks, and parlor tricks, including Rice Bowls (large), Chinese Linking RinSee Sold Price
2023Rare & Excellent Swedish Parade/Hunting Dagger ERIK FROST MORA - 1930/40's - Excellent ConditionTitle: Rare & Excellent Swedish Parade/Hunting Dagger ERIK FROST MORA - 1930/40's - Excellent Condition Description: Sweden - Rare and fine Swedish parade bayonet / hunting dagger from ca 1930/40s witSee Sold Price
Sold2020Ernest Sewell Cabinet of Card Tricks. British, ca.Ernest Sewell Cabinet of Card Tricks. British, ca. 1930. Fine vintage magic set with six internal compartments holding gimmicked cards and a Wizard Stripper Deck manufactured from a pack of DelarueSee Sold Price
Sold2015Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). CardVernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Card Penetration Apparatus. Okito [?], ca. 1930. A ribbon is threaded through a handsome wooden box with two holes running through it. A card with correSee Sold Price
Sold2021International Round Playing Cards. Chicago:International Round Playing Cards. Chicago: International Playing Card Co. of America, ca. 1930. 52+J+OB (with holiday greeting inside lid). Two-headed courts, differently-colored suits. Backs bear thSee Sold Price
Sold2019Cardini Gold Peau Doux Playing Cards.Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford). Cardini Gold Peau Doux Playing Cards. Chicago: Walgreen Co., ca. 1930. Unopened pack of the bridge-sized fanning cards favored by Cardini in his famous act. DeckSee Sold Price
Sold2018French School, Cubist composition ca. 1930, oil onFrench School, Cubist composition ca. 1930, oil on card, bears initials J.G. image size 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2017Furnished Tootsietoy Spanish Mansion doll houseTootsietoy Spanish Mansion doll house, ca. 1930, printed heavy card No. 2501 mansion complete with tower roofs, together with various Tootsietoy painted metal furnishings to include living room, dininSee Sold Price
Sold2018Twenty-Six Single Gaffed Three Card Monte Cards.Twenty-Six Single Gaffed Three Card Monte Cards. New York: Samuel Hart, ca. 1930. Gaffed playing cards bear an Ace pip in one corner, a three in the other. Used for a gaffed version of Monte. Well-knoSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rising Cards.Rising Cards. Massachusetts: Val Evans, ca. 1939. Chosen cards rise from the pack while it is isolated in a wooden houlette on a tray. Locking gimmick defies detection. Tray 12 x 12". With instructionSee Sold Price
Sold2021VINTAGE ca. 1930 C. T. POST CARD DISPLAY STANDVINTAGE ca. 1930 C. T. POST CARD DISPLAY STAND ADVERTISEMENT POSTCARD Chicago IL VINTAGE ca. 1930 C. T. POST CARD DISPLAY STAND ADVERTISEMENT POSTCARD Chicago IL Description Circa 1930s Vintage AdvertSee Sold Price
Sold2018Carter the Great. World's Weird Wonderful Wizard.Carter, Charles. Carter the Great. World's Weird Wonderful Wizard. Cleveland: Otis Litho., ca. 1930. Color lithograph window card. 22 x 14". Pale soiling to left margin; small piece torn to bottom marSee Sold Price
Sold2017Carter Beats the Devil.Carter, Charles. Carter Beats the Devil. Cleveland: Otis Litho, ca. 1930. Color lithographed window card depicting a smiling Carter holding the winning hand against Mephistopheles. 22 x 14”. Over-coSee Sold Price
May 11Crescent City Auction GalleryGeorge Dureau (American/New Orleans, 1930-2014), "Hercules and Antelus," ca. 1986, H.- 28 3/4 in.,$550
May 07John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.Hanson Duvall Puthuff (1875-1972), "Sociable Solitude," circa 1930$2,500
5 days LeftWillow Creek Coin & CollectiblesJohn Edward Stanley Heath (CA, IA 1870-1948) Desert Landscape, c. 1930's.$300
May 07John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.George Gardner Symons (1863-1930), "Winding thru the Hills to the Valley"$7,500