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The Ricky Jay Collection Part III

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Lot 80

[BOTTLE CONJURER]. The Bottle Conjurer’s Arms. Dublin: McCl...

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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[BOTTLE CONJURER]. The Bottle Conjurer?s Arms. Dublin: McCleary, ca. 1800. Attractively hand-colored etching depicts a satirical coat of arms based on the Bottle Conjurer controversy of 1749, which remained a cultural touchstone for decades after its occurrence. A devil dances inside the bottle at the center, which is dotted with playing cards and other objects. 18 x 10 ??. Ragged edges.