Houdiniana
Wed, Sep 19, 2018 09:12PM EDT
Lot 288
Thayer Billiard Ball Box.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
Thayer Billiard Ball Box. Los Angeles, ca. 1915. Based on an idea by El Barto (James Barton), Thayer developed the first ?Sucker Billiard Ball Box? with two new principles in addition to the sliding effect. The white ball placed in one compartment of the cabinet moves back and forth to the other compartment before vanishing and reappearing elsewhere. 6 x 3 x 3 ??. Minor surface blemishes; near fine.
