I Know What You're Thinking: The Collection of the Amazing Kreskin
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Lot 219
[PATENTS – OPTICAL ILLUSIONS] Thirteen Advertising Novelty/...
Estimate: $200 - $400
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[PATENTS ? OPTICAL ILLUSIONS] Thirteen Advertising Novelty/Advertising Illusion Patents. American, 1900s ? 20s. Including several versions of the suspended bottle effect (a hanging bottle pours water continuously without connection to any apparent water source), exhibits that change one object for another surprisingly, a giant cigar that smokes itself, ?apparatus for producing artificial fountains without water," and more.
