This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2019
The Great Nicoli (John Nicol). Nicoli and Nicola’s Obedient Ball. Circa 1890. Large metal ball rises resting on a metal stand rises and falls of its own accord, in response to commands of the magician. A large example; stand 32” high. Owned and used by The Great Nicoli, and later by his son Nicola.With a handwritten note in Leola Lawain’s hand describing the provenance and working of the ball.