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Magicana of the Golden Age

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Highlights of this closely-curated sale include remarkable rarities from the golden age of conjuring: a diverse array of Houdiniana, Victorian magic apparatus, relics from the stages of St. George's Hall, rare posters, select modern props, and choice ephemera. Purchase Catalog
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Lot 206

Escamoteur Figural Clock.

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$750

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Escamoteur Figural Clock. European, nineteenth century. Highly detailed cast Spelter sculpture shows a mountebank playing a drum and cymbals with barbells at his feet, a "learned dog" at one side wearing a hat, and with the structure supporting an integrated clock behind him decoratd with instruments, leaves, and berries. The trapping of the magician's trade including a Ball Vase and Cups and Balls rest on the trestle table behind the performer. The open top of the drum may be used as a match holder. 9 3/4 x 4 x 12 1/2". A handsome and uncommon object. 

Condition

Crack to base at rear, clock mechanism in need of service, else very good. 

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