Salon de Magie: The Klosterman Collection Part I
Sat, Oct 30, 2021 12:00PM EDT
Lot 121
Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller). Two Brass Candlesticks from Kellar?s Illusion Show
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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 |
Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller). Two Brass Candlesticks from Kellar?s Illusion Show. Circa 1895. Handsome pair of etched brass candlesticks with rope-like twisted design bisected by central hubs at the mid-point of each stand. Owned and used by the famed American illusionist Harry Kellar in his well-traveled and popular magic show. Heavily weighted bases, possibly a later modification by Kellar meant to assist in performance. Height 8 ?". Finish of one candle polished, insignificant stress cracks to bases; very good. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance tracing their history and a vintage photograph of the candlesticks. Obtained from the Kellar family by John D. Lippy, a contemporary of Thomas Worthington and fellow member of the Demon?s Club, and later owned by Clint Reidel; Klosterman obtained the candlesticks from Reidel in the 1970s, along with other historically significant magic props, including Alexander Herrmann?s Die Box (lot 104 in this catalog).
