The Davenport Collection
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Small nickel plated canister

The probable use is to show the canister empty and place the lid on. After a mystical pass, when the magician removes the lid the canister is full of silk handkerchiefs, or anything else the magician wishes. Once the possession of Cambridge magician Claude Perry.

Item Details

Size Height 110mm
Date Probably late 19th or early 20th century.
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Ref no N2159