Etched Gold Cups. Circa 1870. Set of four finely made etched golden cups with the intitals “D/A” in central medallions in the side of each vessel, and incorporating shallow saddles and a traditional tapered design for the ancient conjuring feat of the Cups and Balls. The fourth cup outfitted with a series of twenty four sharp spikes, allowing the performer to secretly pick up a cork ball placed underneath it. Height 3 ½”, mouth diameter 3 ½”. An outstanding early set of cups and the first we have encountered in this form. See Salon de Magie, page 90.
Etched Gold Cups. Circa 1870. Set of four finely made etched golden cups with the intitals “D/A” in central medallions in the side of each vessel, and incorporating shallow saddles and a traditional tapered design for the ancient conjuring feat of the Cups and Balls. The fourth cup outfitted with a series of twenty four sharp spikes, allowing the performer to secretly pick up a cork ball placed underneath it. Height 3 ½”, mouth diameter 3 ½”. An outstanding early set of cups and the first we have encountered in this form. See Salon de Magie, page 90.
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