This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2021
J.K. Böhmländer Magic Set. Nuremberg, ca. 1850. Magnificent and early kit made up of primarily wood-turned magic tricks, including two Egg Transposition Vases, Millet Bell (with often-missing bag), Rattle Vase, Magic Awl, Barrel Puzzle (possibly a later addition), Ball Vase, large and small Coin Vases, a metal Magic Funnel, paper Troublewit, and other tricks. With original broadsheet of instructions, in three languages. In a sturdy wooden paper covered box with lithographed label depicting a child conjurer before an audience, and behind him many of the props inside the box. Rippling and wear to paper cover, one panel of lid loose, one inked note to label. Props in near-fine, unused condition. 14 5/8 x 8 ½ x 3 ½”. Perhaps the earliest and finest magic set we have offered at auction. Sold together with a facsimile of Böhmländer’s price list, circa 1840, and correspondence documenting the history of the set and Böhmländer’s prominence as a “master woodturner” and the various magic tricks and sets he offered from his Nuremberg factory.