Vanishing or Penetrating Die. Circa 1880. A die placed in the metal casket vanishes, only to reappear elsewhere, or pass through the crown of a hat resting atop the box ? visibly, and without cover. Includes five-sided wooden shell and all-metal box with gilt accents to borders. Die a 3" cube. General wear commensurate with age; roller shade intact but fragile and showing some loss; roller weak. From the Circus Museum of Sarasota collection and retaining its inventory number under the base.