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Phoenix Target and Cage. Hamburg: Carl Willmann, ca. 1915. A live canary loaded in the end of a special pistol is shot across the stage at a large black target. At the pull of the trigger, the target visibly and noisily transforms into a substantial domed metal cage with the canary, very much alive, flying about inside. Heavy nickel-plated brass cage, finely built. Spring-roller mechanism intact; working condition. 10 x 10 x 14”. An elaborate and scarce Willmann prop.