Houdiniana & The Davenport Magic Collection
Sat, Apr 9, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 10, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 341
Hora Pasera. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1935. A pocket watch and alarm clock are placed in two tall n
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
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Hora Pasera. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1935. A pocket watch and alarm clock are placed in two tall nickel plated stands. Doors on the stands are closed. When opened a moment later, the clock and watch have changed places and can be removed from the stands. 22 _о high. One small screw lacking, minor wear visible, one watch lacking glass; minor mechanical issues; good. Uncommon. The Bartl and Davenport firms developed a strong business relationship in the years leading up to the Second World War. A large number of the metal props sold by Davenports _ as well as thousands upon thousands of small pocket tricks, most intended for sale at seaside resorts or as parts of various magic sets _ were imported directly from Bartl, as well as other German makers.
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