Lot 307

Magic Dairy. England: Louis Histed, 1930s. Open-fronted woo...

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
Magic Dairy. England: Louis Histed, 1930s. Open-fronted wooden cabinet contains a small milk can. The can is removed and replaced in the ?dairy barn," and a large production is made from within. Together with a second dairy ?churn" for the complete routine. Minor separation to cabinet at joints. Milk Can and churn props precisely made from chromed metal. Height inclusive of roof 18 ?". Scarce. See Masterpieces of Magic by Douglas Craggs (1946) for the complete routine (facsimile included).