[CUPS & BALLS] Frise-Poulet. Circa 1875. Bronze desk set in the shape of a conjurer performing Cups and Balls on a draped, folding table. The magician wears a gibeci?re, and is surrounded by a trunk, horn, and drum; he holds a ball in one hand and a wand in the other. The conjurer?s hat lifts to form an inkwell or hold a pen, the trumpet forms a seal, and the trunk opens to accommodate stamps. When depressed, the small figure on top of the center cup rings a bell. Overall height 8?. Joints a bit loose, a few spots of wear.