Watch Mortar or Changing Canister. London: J. Bland, 1890s. A borrowed watch, placed in a calico bag, is smashed to pieces in the handsome hand-painted metal container. A paper cover is lowered over the container and when removed, the watch in the bag is restored to working condition. Finely made example with original paper cover, height 4?. Includes duplicate bags, watch parts, and a vintage Hook Watch. A fine example of this Victorian magic trick with exceptionally well-preserved paint.