Salon de Magie: The Klosterman Collection Part I
Sat, Oct 30, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Lot 40
Germain Water Jars. New York: Martinka & Co., ca. 1910. Six...
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
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Germain Water Jars. New York: Martinka & Co., ca. 1910. Six large nickel plated jars are shown empty by nesting them together and then unstacking them; from inside the jars a large quantity of water is then produced. Nine jars total, including bottomless gimmicked jars; height 7 ?". From the Circus Museum of Sarasota collection and bearing its inventory number, 208, on the exterior of one jar. Wear and minor dents from use. Good. Karl Germain popularized the Water Jar effect and gave permission to Martinka & Co. to produce the props for commercial sale.
