This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2024
Two German Joke / Magic Sets. Germany, late 19th century. Two paper-covered boxes with pictorial labels titled in four languages (“Assortment of joke articles”). The gags – many relating to smoking – include a faux cigarette which whistles, a box of matches that won’t light, a mouse popping out of a matchbox, two “Toilette” cases which show a distorted mirror image and a face sticking its tongue out; and various others. Both sets appear unused (minor creases and wear to boxes). Larger 12 x 9 x 1 ½”.