Tambor. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A short

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

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

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

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

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

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

Group of Eleven Merv Taylor - Bob Haskell Magic Props. North Hollywood, 1950s - 60s. Including "Thirst Go" (with original instructions and two rolled New Acme Beer advertisements); "The Improved Mirac

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.

Hendrik Van Keppel & Taylor Green Folding coffee table, ca. 1955 Pine, painted steel. Manufactured by Van Keppel-Green, USA. 15.5" H x 25" W x 76" D

North African market scene Oil on panel Signed and dated lower left: Dye / 1924 29" H x 42" W Provenance: Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA. Notes: Framed size: 37" H x 50" W x 2.5" D.

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A delightful bi-chrome stirrup vessel in the form of an iguana. The stirrup rises from the lizard's back, capped by a short, perfectly formed

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Vicus, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. Rare and quite amusing pottery vessel in deep red/brown slip. The vessel is molded in the form of a llama with short tail, long nose and

"Loche, France" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Edgar Payne, titled on the stretcher 34" H x 28" W Provenance: Stendahl Galleries, Los Angeles, CA, no. 2558; Private Collection, Pasadena, CA. Notes:

Andy Warhol (American, 1930-1987). "Shoe (Red Stocking)" watercolor, ca. 1955. Signed at left of stocking. A beautiful watercolor created by Andy Warhol early in his career. Warhol enjoyed drawing all

"Early Summer - Sierras" Oil on board Signed lower right: Edgar Payne, titled verso 10.5" H x 14.5" W Provenance: Goldfield Galleries, Los Angeles, CA. Notes: An authentication label signed by Edward

''Pasadena Hills'' Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower right: Edgar Payne, titled by repute 16'' H x 20'' W Provenance: Private Collection, San Diego, CA. Notes: Framed size: 23.5'' H x 27.5'' W

Trees in a mountain landscape Oil on canvas laid to waxed canvas Signed lower right: Edgar A. Payne 15.25" H x 42.25" W

Trees in a rolling hills landscape, 1927 Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed and dated lower right: Edgar Payne 15" H x 48" W

''California Oaks'', wooded landscape, signed lower right: Edgar Payne, titled on a gallery label affixed verso, graphite on paper under glass, paper size: 8.5'' H x 11'' W, est: $1000/1500 Provenance