Victorian Mechanical Automaton Bird CageSee Sold PriceFeb 27, 2024William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
SoldFlyto Bird Cage. London: J. Bland (attr.), ca. 1890. AFlyto Bird Cage. London: J. Bland (attr.), ca. 1890. A metal bird cage vanishes from a handsome metal box, reappearing in a short stand, or vice-versa, at the will of the performer. Toleware props witSee Sold Price
SoldPedestal of Divination. London: J. Bland, ca. 1890. OnePedestal of Divination. London: J. Bland, ca. 1890. One of seven wooden chips bearing a paper label is concealed in a turned wooden pedestal. The other six are hidden from view. The mind reader instanSee Sold Price
SoldSpirit Dial. London, J. Bland, ca. 1890.Spirit Dial. London, J. Bland, ca. 1890. The magician spins a metal hand at the center of a square glass clock dial. The hand stops on a number called by the audience. Thick glass dial measures 10" sqSee Sold Price
SoldWatch MirrorWatch Mirror. London: J. Bland [?], ca. 1890. A borrowed watch is broken by the magician. The broken pieces are stuffed into a gun, and fired at the mirror, which breaks – but the restored watch appSee Sold Price
SoldThe Enchanted Negro’s Head trick cane. Circa 1890.The Enchanted Negro’s Head. London, J. Bland [?], ca. 1890. Being a cane topped with a finely carved ebony “Negro’s Head.” The head unscrews from the body of the cane, exposing a compartment iSee Sold Price
SoldWatch Target.Watch Target. London: J. Bland [?], ca. 1890. A borrowed watch vanishes, only to reappear in the center of this target when the magician fires a pistol at it. Toleware base, metal target possibly repaSee Sold Price
Triangular Coin Mystery.Triangular Coin Mystery. London: J. Bland, ca. 1890. Three coins transpose locations magically between a box and a triangular stand. Minor wear to cloth covering, good condition overall. Scarce.See Sold Price
SoldMoney Maker.Money Maker. London: J. Bland [?], ca. 1890. Metal device with paper rollers turns blank papers into real currency. Made to represent a small mangle. Height 11 ¼”. Repainted.See Sold Price
SoldMagical Palace of Conjuring Wonders. Mr. J. Bland[Catalog] Magical Palace of Conjuring Wonders. Mr. J. Bland. London, n.d. (ca. 1890). Publisher's pictorial boards, illustrated with elaborate woodcuts. 4to. Boards rubbed and worn as extremities as eSee Sold Price
SoldBland. Magical Palace of Conjuring Wonders catalogBland, J[oseph]. Magical Palace of Conjuring Wonders. Mr. J. Bland. London, n.d. (ca. 1890). Pictorial boards, over cloth spine, illustrated with woodcuts. 8vo. Boards rubbed and worn as expected, reaSee Sold Price
SoldMagical Palace of Conjuring Wonders. Mr. J. Bland.Bland, J[oseph]. Magical Palace of Conjuring Wonders. Mr. J. Bland. London, n.d. (ca. 1890). Pictorial boards, over cloth spine, illustrated with woodcuts. 8vo. Boards well rubbed, binding weak, ffepSee Sold Price
SoldBland, Joseph. J. Bland Advertising Token. London ca.Bland, Joseph. J. Bland Advertising Token. London, ca. 1890. Small token with a devil’s head and the text “Magical Repository” on obverse, text advertising Bland’s “eveniSee Sold Price
SoldBland, Joseph. J. Bland advertising token. London, 1890Bland, Joseph. J. Bland advertising token. London, ca. 1890. Small token with a devil’s head and the text “Magical Repository” on obverse, text advertising Bland’s “evening entertainments”See Sold Price
SoldFly-To Cage.Fly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, then reappears in a metal stand previously shown empty some distance away from the magician. Toleware props; finish worn aSee Sold Price
SoldFly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A sturdy metalFly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A sturdy metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, only to reappear in a metal stand previously shown empty and set some distance away from the magician. Finely finisSee Sold Price
SoldFly-To Cage.Fly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A sturdy metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, only to reappear in a metal stand previously shown empty and set some distance away from the magician. Finely finisSee Sold Price
SoldJ. (Joseph) Bland’s Magical Palace of ConjuringJ. (Joseph) Bland’s Magical Palace of Conjuring Wonders. London, ca. 1890. Wrappers printed in red and blue. 188 pages, the first six in color. Neatly rebacked spine, wrapper chipped and pages thumbSee Sold Price
SoldAny Drink Called For. London, J. Bland [?], ca. 1880.Any Drink Called For. London, J. Bland [?], ca. 1880. The magician pours any drink called for from a single bottle. Mechanical tin bottle stands 10” high. Paint well worn.See Sold Price
SoldSet of six J. Clark bird-cage Windsor chairsSet of six bird-cage Windsor chairs stamped J. Clark on bottom, ca.1840, 34"See Sold Price
SoldFly-To Cage.Fly-To Cage. Paris: A. Mayette [?], ca. 1930s. A metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, then reappears on a nearby stand with a live bird inside. A few cage bars lacking. Height of stand 8 ½&See Sold Price
SoldVanishing Birdcage. Los Angeles, Owen Magic [?]Vanishing Birdcage. Los Angeles, Owen Magic [?], ca. 1970. Rigid model with locking feature, including leather wrist strap, pull, and late-model Willmann "take-up" or ring pull. Cage measures 6 x 4 xSee Sold Price
SoldEbonized Quarter-chiming Table Clock, J.C. JennensEbonized Quarter-chiming Table Clock, J.C. Jennens, London, c. 1890, the dome-top case with four brass finials, free-standing fluted columns flanking the arched and glazed door, composite brass dial wSee Sold Price
SoldFrench Automaton Singing Bird Cage, C. !900Description: Automaton singing bird cage - a true wonder of old world craftsmanship and ingenuity. Features a hand feathered automaton singing bird centered on a perch. Brass cage and on gilt-gesso (gSee Sold Price
SoldImpressive Large Vintage Indonesian Bird CageCarved Wood Pagoda-style Topped With Dragons And Resting On Parcel Gilt Base. 74h X 49w.See Sold Price
(18th c) NEW HAMPSHIRE CHERRY BIRD CAGE TEA TABLESee Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024John McInnis Auctioneers,LLC
Flyto Bird Cage. London: J. Bland (attr.), ca. 1890. A meta...See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
Tray of Proteus or Changing Tray. London: J. Bland (?), ca....See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
Coin Wand. London: J. Bland [?], ca. 1890. Black metal wand...See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
Coin Casket. London, J. Bland [?], ca. 1880. Handsome plush...See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
Drawer Box. London: J. Bland, ca. 1890. A hardwood box with...See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
The Wonderful Watch Mortar. London: J. Bland, ca. 1890. A b...See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
WALKER, Val (1890 – 1969). Wizard in Chief to the Navy. Lee...See Sold PriceFeb 24, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
18th/19th Century New England Queen Anne tilt top tea table with birdcage, beaded edge top, singleSee Sold PriceFeb 25, 2024Neely Auction
[BASEBALL]. Original Photographic Team Portrait of the Cuba...See Sold PriceMar 07, 2024Potter & Potter Auctions
Victorian Mechanical Automaton Bird CageSee Sold PriceFeb 27, 2024William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals