The Salon de Magie Part IV
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 153
Mephisto's Firecracker. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca...
Estimate: $300 - $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 |
Mephisto's Firecracker. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1939. A large burning firecracker vanishes from a nickel-plated case, and in its place appears a vanished American flag. The cracker reappears hanging from the back of an audience volunteer, then explodes with a loud bang in his hands. Length 7". With original accessories, including fuses, loading pins, caps, and cloth bag. Some wear from use. An uncommon P&L prop (the smaller Ching Soo Firecracker is much more commonly encountered).
