This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/29/2020
Hamley’s Cabinet of Magic. London: Hamley’s Grand Magical Saloons, ca. 1890. Early and elaborate set filled with metal, wooden, and paper props, including toleware Changing Canister and Coin Vanishing Bank (with rattle); wooden Ball Vase & Hammer, Obedient Ball, and matching Ball Vase; lacquered metal Rice Vase; and other well-made paper and metal props, including gimmicked cards. Large and sturdy paper-covered wooden box with Hamley’s label, 14 ¾ x 12 x 4”. Box well worn, but good overall; an outstanding and early Hamley’s set.