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Willmann Vanishing Fishbowls

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Circa 1920. A nickeled stand atop a table holds four bowls filled with water and goldfish. A cloth is placed over the stand and it is carried forward. At the magician’s command, the cloth is tossed into the air and the fishbowls and stand disappear! Finely made. Condition: Very good. Ferrule ring at top of stand missing but easily replaced. No cloth. Very rare.

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Willmann Vanishing Fishbowls

Name: Willmann Vanishing Fishbowls
SKU: 60643831
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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