Salon de Magie: The Klosterman Collection Part II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 5
Morison Pill Box (Metal). Circa 1880. Mechanically operated...
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
Morison Pill Box (Metal). Circa 1880. Mechanically operated nickel-plated vase which accommodates a red wooden ball 2 ?? in diameter. Removed from the vase, the ball vanishes, only to reappear inside. Height 7 ??. Minor paint wear. Though countless examples of this classic effect made from hardwoods have been produced, very few nickel-plated versions are known. This vase was originally in the Jay Marshall collection, and sold on April 26, 2009 in the third auction of his collection, in these rooms.
