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Estimate: $ 5,000 - $ 7,500
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MASKELYNE & COOKE'S MYSTERIES / DAVID DEVANT AND HIS MYSTIC KETTLE. Circa 1900.
59x40 inches, 149¾x101½ cm. Stafford & Co. Ltd. Netherfield Near Nottn. Condition B+: expert restoration and overpainting in margins; expertly-repaired tears, small replaced losses and minor creases along vertical and horizontal folds. Two-sheets.
The "Mystic Kettle" was invented by Henry Bate (1863-1944) for the famous magician and illusionist David Devant. In his autobiography, Devant remarked: "With this innocent-looking receptacle I could supply my audience with any drink they wished, from water to creme de menthe." Bate manufactured many "magic props" for Devant. (https://chambermagic.com/blog/keeper-of-devants-kettle/). Reg. Design No. 3759. Rare.
