This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2022
DANTE (HARRY AUGUST JANSEN). DANTE’S BEER BARREL ILLUSION. Circa 1940. A large barrel is shown empty, then capped with paper on both ends, making a drum-like container. A spigot is then inserted through the paper and when the handle is turned, beer flows freely from inside. A second spigot can then be inserted in the opposite end of the barrel and more drinks are poured from within. Copper construction, with two taps. Mechanisms spring into position via external controls. Length 15 ½”. Diameter at opening 10”. With a later wooden cradle, and a letter of provenance tracing the ownership of the barrel.