Summer Magic Auction
Tue, Jul 24, 2018 03:10AM EDT
Lot 425
Giant Passe-Passe Ball Vases.
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Giant Passe-Passe Ball Vases. Lake Forest: John McKinven, ca. 1995. Finely-turned maple vases with lids. One contains a red ball, the other a blue. At the magician?s command, the spheres change places. Vases 11 ? high. Shells 3 ?? diameter. Minor wear to paint and finish, else very good. A custom-made, unique set. Each vase operates as an independent giant Morison Pill Box, and measures approximately twice the height of a standard McKinven-made Pill Box.
