The Ricky Jay Collection Part III

Lot #80:

[BOTTLE CONJURER]. The Bottle Conjurer’s Arms. Dublin: McCl...

[BOTTLE CONJURER]. The Bottle Conjurer’s Arms. Dublin: McCleary, ca. 1800. Attractively hand-colored etching depicts a satirical coat of arms based on the Bottle Conjurer controversy of 1749, which remained a cultural touchstone for decades after its occurrence. A devil dances inside the bottle at the center, which is dotted with playing cards and other objects. 18 x 10 ¾”. Ragged edges.