Magician bronze desk set - 1875
Updated September 21, 2026
| Lot number | 26 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | #54 Featuring Houdini & The Robert Olson Collection |
| Date | October 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Haversat & Ewing LLC |
| Location | Yardley, Pennsylvania |
In the shape of a conjuror performing Cups and Balls on a draped, folding table. Frise-Poulet. Circa 1870's. The magician is surrounded by a, horn, trunk and drum. He holds a ball in one hand and a wand in the other. The conjurer's hat lifts to hold a pen while the trumpet is a seal. The small drum opens to reveal a porcelain-lined inkwell, and the trunk opens to accommodate stamps. When depressed, the small figure on top of the center cup rings a bell. A small magnetic compass is a fixed to the top. Overall height 8". Joints loose in areas. An iconic magic bronze as featured on the cover of Milbourne Christopher's famous book: The Illustrated History of Magic. Nice! $2000+
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