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The Collection of Jim Rawlins Part II

Sat, May 25, 2019 03:30AM EDT
Lot 14

Birdcage Production Canister.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Birdcage Production Canister. Circa 1910. An empty canister is filled, then the lid is closed. When reopened, two gleaming brass bird cages are produced from within. Attractively hand painted with a Japanese motif. 13? high. Minor paint chipping. A sliding outer sleeve helps conceal the method; this feature is not present in most other versions of this effect.