This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2021
Giant Incubator Trick. Hamburg: Carl Willmann, ca. 1885. A quantity of silk handkerchiefs, colored balls, eggs, or other objects are dropped into an empty canister, and the lid is clamped on. Moments later, the canister is reopened after a period of “incubation” has passed; three large brass cages with live birds inside have appeared in the place of the balls. Height 21 ½", width 10 ½". Wear to paint and rust to portions of handles and lids, but still an exceedingly handsome oversized model of this classic prop from magic’s golden age.