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  • Chinese Ivory Puzzle Set.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 193

    Chinese Ivory Puzzle Set.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Screwed Deck.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 194

    Screwed Deck.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Selbit’s Magic Bricks.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 195

    Selbit’s Magic Bricks.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Silk Cabby.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 196

    Silk Cabby.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Spirit Time.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 197

    Spirit Time.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Square Circle.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 198

    Square Circle.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Spirit Bell.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 199

    Spirit Bell.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Vampire Spirit Guide.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 200

    Vampire Spirit Guide.

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Okito-Style Magician’s Table.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 201

    Okito-Style Magician’s Table.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Talking Skull.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 202

    Talking Skull.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Talking Skull.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 203

    Talking Skull.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Tip-Over Chest.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 204

    Tip-Over Chest.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Topper/Big Trick.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 205

    Topper/Big Trick.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Topper II.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 206

    Topper II.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 207

    Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange Trick.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Top Hat Given to Danny Dew by Dai Vernon.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 208

    Top Hat Given to Danny Dew by Dai Vernon.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Magician’s Wand.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 209

    Magician’s Wand.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Wu-Ling Pagoda Mystery.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 210

    Wu-Ling Pagoda Mystery.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Vanishing Birdcage.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 211

    Vanishing Birdcage.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Vanishing Bowl of Water.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 212

    Vanishing Bowl of Water.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Welsh Rarebit Pan.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 213

    Welsh Rarebit Pan.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lamp-Type Hindu Basket.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 214

    Lamp-Type Hindu Basket.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Stage-Worn Cape from Milo & Roger’s Magic Act.
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 215

    Stage-Worn Cape from Milo & Roger’s Magic Act.

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Milo & Roger “Dwarf Act” Trick Chair.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 216

    Milo & Roger “Dwarf Act” Trick Chair.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Milo and Roger 8mm Movie Collection.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 217

    Milo and Roger 8mm Movie Collection.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Milo and Roger Photo and Memorabilia Collection.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 218

    Milo and Roger Photo and Memorabilia Collection.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Sword Cabinet.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 219

    Sword Cabinet.

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Temple of Benares.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 220

    Temple of Benares.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • The Inexhaustible Waltz.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 221

    The Inexhaustible Waltz.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • The Bottle Polka.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 222

    The Bottle Polka.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Fifty Years in the Magic Circle.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 223

    Fifty Years in the Magic Circle.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Hocus Pocus, or the Whole Art of Legerdemain in Perfection.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 224

    Hocus Pocus, or the Whole Art of Legerdemain in Perfect...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Modern Magic.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 225

    Modern Magic.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Recreations in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 226

    Recreations in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Ingleby’s Whole Art of Legerdemain.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 227

    Ingleby’s Whole Art of Legerdemain.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Boy’s Own Conjuring Book, (The).
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 228

    Boy’s Own Conjuring Book, (The).

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Magic, Pretended Miracles and Remarkable Natural Phenomena.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 229

    Magic, Pretended Miracles and Remarkable Natural Phenom...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Routledge’s Handbook of Conjuring.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 230

    Routledge’s Handbook of Conjuring.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Gambler’s Tricks With Cards, Exposed and Explained.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 231

    Gambler’s Tricks With Cards, Exposed and Explained.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Young Man’s Book of Amusement, (The).
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 232

    Young Man’s Book of Amusement, (The).

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Fun Upon Fun; or the Humours of a Fair.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 233

    Fun Upon Fun; or the Humours of a Fair.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Psychomancy. Spirit—Rappings and Table—Tippings Exposed.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 234

    Psychomancy. Spirit—Rappings and Table—Tippings Exposed...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Parlour Magic.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 235

    Parlour Magic.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • The Playground; Or, Out-Door Games for Boys, A Book of Healthy Recreations for Youth.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 236

    The Playground; Or, Out-Door Games for Boys, A Book of ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • The Great Wizard’s Handbook of Magic or, Parlour Entertainment.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 237

    The Great Wizard’s Handbook of Magic or, Parlour Entert...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Trio of Antiquarian Works Related to Conjuring and Spiritualism.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 238

    Trio of Antiquarian Works Related to Conjuring and Spir...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Antiquarian Conjuring Biographies.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 239

    Two Antiquarian Conjuring Biographies.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Four Antiquarian Boy’s Books on Conjuring and Recreations.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 240

    Four Antiquarian Boy’s Books on Conjuring and Recreatio...

    Est.
    $150 - $250

Auction Description

Winter Magic Auction by Potter & Potter Auctions

Our December sale will feature magic collectibles in a wide range of categories. From uncommon Chung Ling Soo posters to early broadsides, a selection of rare and unusual Taytelbaum-made tricks, choice ephemera, collectible apparatus, and antiquarian books.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

potterauctions@gmail.com

Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 23.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$6,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

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Terms & Conditions

CONDITIONS OF SALE


The lots listed in this catalogue (whether printed or posted online) will be offered at public auction by Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

PRIOR TO THE SALE

Please examine lots. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to "in person" or by personally retained Agent, examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports may be provided if requested in a timely manner.

Condition of lots, Warranties and Representations - All lots are sold "AS IS" and without recourse, and neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, source, origin, completeness, historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold.

AT THE SALE

Registration Before Bidding - A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., is under no obligation to approve the registration of any prospective registrant.

Bidding as Principal - When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., and that Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. does not not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with such written bid(s).

Telephone Bids - If a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact said prospective buyer to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding.

Online Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids. To avoid the possibility of any error in entering or acceptance of an online bid, it is recommended that you bid directly with Potter and Potter auctions either by way of in person, absentee or telephone bidding.

Reserves - Although the majority of the lots in the sale are offered without reserve, some lots in the sale may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer's Discretion - The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid - The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer's Premium - In addition to the hammer price, the online buyer agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a buyer's premium of 23%, and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. BIDDERS THAT SUCCESSFULLY BID DIRECTLY WITH POTTER AUCTIONS, THROUGH IN PERSON, ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS, SHALL also be subject to a 20% buyer's premium.

Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by Bank.

Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling 2.5 % of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. 'We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. Potter and Potter will consider payment through Paypal only for domestic orders, owing to the extremely high service charges for international transactions.

Non-Payment - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; (3) to rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.

Please note: Posters are graded on a letter system, A - C, and are linen backed unless otherwise noted.