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The Salon de Magie Part IV

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 32

Divining Bottle. London: J. Bland, ca. 1875. One of four co...

Estimate: $400 - $800

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Divining Bottle. London: J. Bland, ca. 1875. One of four colored rods is dropped in the neck of the bottle and the other three are hidden. The magician instantly knows which color has been chosen. Finely made from turned boxwood. Height 4 5/8". An unusually delicate and tall version of this classic pocket trick. Finely made. From the Circus Museum of Sarasota collection and retaining its inventory number under the base.