Spirit Bell. Conradi-Horster, Berlin, ca. 1919.
A classic spiritualistic effect from Conradi-Horster of Berlin, among the most influential manufacturers of magic apparatus in the early twentieth century. Suspended from the magician’s wand, the glass bell serves as an oracle, responding to questions from the performer or audience by ringing once for “yes” and twice for “no.”
The apparatus consists of the original glass bell with ringer and matching wand. The bell measures approximately 5” in diameter; the wand measures approximately 13½” long.
Light wear consistent with age and use, including minor finish loss to the wand and age-related wear to the metal fittings. Very good condition overall.
An uncommon surviving example of early twentieth-century spiritualistic apparatus from one of magic’s most respected makers.
Spirit Bell. Conradi-Horster, Berlin, ca. 1919.
A classic spiritualistic effect from Conradi-Horster of Berlin, among the most influential manufacturers of magic apparatus in the early twentieth century. Suspended from the magician’s wand, the glass bell serves as an oracle, responding to questions from the performer or audience by ringing once for “yes” and twice for “no.”
The apparatus consists of the original glass bell with ringer and matching wand. The bell measures approximately 5” in diameter; the wand measures approximately 13½” long.
Light wear consistent with age and use, including minor finish loss to the wand and age-related wear to the metal fittings. Very good condition overall.
An uncommon surviving example of early twentieth-century spiritualistic apparatus from one of magic’s most respected makers.
