This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2022
Okito Checker Cabinet. Chicago: Theo Bamberg, ca. 1947. “Club size” Checker Cabinet for the magical transposition of a stack of checkers and a glass full of rice. With original checkers, tube, and glassware. Hand-painted finish and decal work. Light wear to finish at corners and extremities, two unobtrusive stress cracks in roof, else very good.Considered by many to be among the finest of all magic props manufactured in the twentieth century, and the pinnacle of Okito’s achievements as a craftsman.