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Dante (Harry August Jansen). The Great Dante’s “Fountania” Sword. French, 1876/later modifications. Wooden and metal sword, engraved “Mre d’Armes de St. Etienne Fbre. 1876,” used by Dante in his illusion “Fountania.” Often the finale to the show, the trick, also known as the Wonderful Chinese Water Spectacle, featured the magician and his assistants turning themselves and various items – swords, flowers, hats – into water fountains. Blade rusted, otherwise fine. 25” long.