Cups and Balls. Sherms Inc., ca. 1940

Cups and Balls. London, Davenports, ca. 1940 [?]. Set of three chrome-plated cups. 4 ” high, mouth 3”. Very good.

Marvelous Cups & Corks Mystery. London: Davenports Magic (Demon), ca. 1940. Three hallmarked chrome cups and gimmicked corks for a Cups and Balls type effect, this version made famous by the late Merl

Pillory Escape. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. Sturdy wooden stocks specially crafted for a quick (but surreptitious) release. Red lacquer. With instructions. Very good.

Vanishing Alarm Clock. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. An alarm clock covered with a handkerchief and hanging on a nickel-plated stand vanishes at the moment the cloth is removed from the stand and flun

Block of Mohamet. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. A ribbon or rope visibly penetrates a hole in this sturdy painted wooden block. 5 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 3 ¾". Finish somewhat worn from use, else very good.

628. One Cent Mickey Mouse Gumball Machine. Kansas City, MO: Hamilton Enterprises Inc., ca. 1940. All original globe and decal featuring Mickey Mouse and his Pals. With lock and key. 13 ½”tall. Ver

Card Star. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1935. Nickel-plated star on art deco-style base. Five selected cards appear on the points of the star. 24" high. Rear plate shifted, else very good.

[Sherms] Collection of Over 40 Vintage Sherms Magic Tricks. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1930s - 50s. Many pocket tricks, gimmicks, and parlor tricks, including Rice Bowls (large), Chinese Linking Rin

Eddie Cantor Magic Club Magic Sets. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1930. Six different miniature magic sets released to the Eddie Cantor Magic Club with props manufactured by Sherms, along with individu

Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s. Heavy spun copper cups patterned after Ross Bertrams design that have come to be known as the Miller cups. 3 _ diameter.

Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s. Heavy copper cups patterned after Ross Bertram’s design that have come to be known as the “Miller” cups. Good.

Cups and Balls. RNTII, ca. 2005. Set of three spun copper cups (3 x 2 7/8") with beaded shoulders, brushed satin interior finish. Very good.

Billiard Ball Stand. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1949. Heavy and attractive detachable cast metal skeleton stand outfitted with painted red shells and one ball to facilitate the production of billiard bal

Corner Rounder. Lassco Products Inc., Rochester, NY, ca. 1940. Excellent.

Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago: Magic Inc., ca. 1970s. Heavy copper cups patterned after Ross Bertram’s design, which have come to be known as the “Miller" cups. Good.

Traditional Cups and Balls. Circa 1940. Chrome plated brass, interiors painted silver. 4 5/8" high. Minor wear; good.

Confetti Cup. Paris: A. Mayette [?], ca. 1940. Handsome metal cup and saucer that transforms coffee or water into dry confetti. Finely crafted from nickel-plated brass. Very good.

MORETTO, Toni (Italian, 1929-2011). Cups and Balls Magician. Italy, ca. 1990s. Detailed ceramic sculpture depicts an itinerant magician at a table with a purple drape over its top, performing the Cups

Gaffed Pocket Roulette. H.C. Evans (?), ca. 1940. Aluminum. Ball can be made to land in red or black or high or low by adjusting brass ring at base of handle.

Gaffed Pocket Roulette. H.C. Evans (?), ca. 1940. Aluminum. Ball can be made to land in red or black or high or low by adjusting brass ring at base of handle. Fine example, with two-color cast lid.

Copper Cups and Balls. Rings N Things, ca. 1970s. Set of spun copper cups and crocheted balls. Approx. 3 x 3. Worn from use and handling, but good in appearance overall. Manufacturers carrying bag inc

Cups and Balls. Japan, Mikame Craft, ca. 1990. Set of three lathe-turned wooden cups for the popular sleight-of-hand trick. 3 ” high, mouth 2 5/8”. Fine.

Group of (97) Gum Inc. Play Ball baseball cards. Assorted players, including Walter Johnson, Bill Dickey and Connie Mack. Cards measure approximately 2 ½ x 3 inches.

Porper Cups and Balls. California: Porper Originals, ca. 1980. Set of three brass cups custom made by Joe Porper for Ray Grismer. Housed in a sturdy wooden box with inlaid lid bearing Grismer’s name