Finger 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, printe

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 bal

Genii 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 manufac

Pillory Escape. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. Sturdy wooden stocks specially crafted for a quick (but surreptitious) release. Red lacquer. With instructions. Very good.

Vanishing 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 flun

Block 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.

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 though

Hades' Improved Finger Chopper. Calgary, ca. 1985. Wooden apparatus (5 ¼ x 3") employed in the close-up guillotine routine, here incorporating the design innovation that allows the blade to be locked

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.

[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 Rin

Eddie 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 individu

Finger Chopper. London: Vampire Magic, ca. 1960. Precision-layered sheet metal chopper (5 x 2 ¼") cuts through a cigarette or other object but leaves a spectator's finger unharmed. Hallmarked. Minor

Finger Chopper. Chicago: National Magic Co. [?], ca. 1940s. Precision manufactured chopper constructed of layered green, butterscotch, and black Bakelite with brass hardware for the classic comedy eff

Finger Chopper. North Attleboro: Tony Karpinski, ca. 2005. Mini guillotine-style finger chopper; blade drops from a distance and yet the finger in the stocks is unharmed. Hardwood construction, 17" hi

Finger Chopper. London: Lewis Davenport & Co., ca. 1940. The blade of a small guillotine passes through a spectator’s finger without harming it, but cuts through the cigarette below. Hardwood constr

Digitine (Finger Chopper). Speedway, Ind.: William Tresslar, ca. 1995. A blade nested between two red wooden blocks visibly descends into the performer's forefinger and the two cigarettes running thro

Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca. 1950. Metal guillotine for the chopper effect in which a spectator's wrist is unharmed, yet other objects placed in the guillotine are severed in h

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

Jerome Secor mechanical toys photo. Circa 1860's. Condition: Dimensions: Frame: 5" x 7" x 1/2".

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

Chick Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Empty metal pan produces a live chick or other objects after the lid is clamped on and removed. Claw feet. Tiered lid with copper-colored accent r

CARTIER, IMPORTANT CERTIFICATED COLOMBIAN EMERALD & DIAMOND OWL BROOCH, CA. 1950, High carat gold.Vibrant and rich carved emerald of aprpox. 5 ct. (Certificated)Vibrant ruby accents.Diamonds bright an