Public Auction #025 The Devil' s Picturebook Featuring Rare Playing Cards, Games, and Artwork; Antiquarian Books; Ephemera and Advertising; Tiles, China, Royal Bayreuth Porcelain; Cheating Devices, Dice, and Chips; Gambling Memorabilia & More AUCTION SESSION ONE: Royal Bayreuth, Books & Ephemera Saturday, May 31st 2014 - 10:00 Am g SESSION TWO: Playing Cards, Gambling Devices & Memorabilia Sunday, June 1st 2014 - 10:00 Am g EXHIBITION May 28th-30th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm g INQUIRIES [email protected] Phone: 773-472-1442 Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc. 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave. -Suite 121- Chicago, IL 60613 1 4 2 Rare. 6 5 3 ROYAL BAYREUTH Royal Bayreuth manufactured many different figural patterns of which the “Devil & Card” is one of the most popular and collectible. Many of the pieces that follow are from the collection of J.P. Jackson of San Diego, an inveterate collector and amateur magician. DEVIL & CARD 4. Humidor, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, 1. Stamp Box, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Includes a compartment on the bottom of the lid for a ca. 1930. Small box used for stamps with devil rising out of the damp sponge, to keep tobacco or cigars moist. Blue mark, 8”. lid. Blue mark, 4 ¾ x 1 ½”. Tiny chip on rim of base. Chips on inside rim. 100/200 200/400 2. Playing Card Box, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 5. Candy Dish, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Devil reclining on top of lid. Blue mark, 4 x 3 Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 6 ½”, small nick below devil’s foot ½”, Exc. on rim. 200/400 50/100 3. Hanging Wall Match Holder, Full Body, Devil & Card, Royal 6. Hanging Wall Match Holder, Half Body, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. One of the most difficult Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 5 x 4”, Exc. pieces to find in the Devil & Card series. Green mark, 6”, mint. 100/200 500/1,000 7. No lot. May 31 - June 1, 2014 | Potter & Potter Auctions h 3 8 9 12 10 14 13 11 8. Beer Mug, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, 12. Candle Stick Holder (Low Size), Devil & Card, Saucer Base, ca. 1930. Blue mark, Exc. Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 6 ¾”, 100/200 Exc. Rare. 1,000/2,000 9. Deep Candy Bowl, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. Not listed in McCaslin or Raines. 13. Dresser Tray, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Rare. 8 x 3”, Exc. Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 9 ¾ x 7”, Exc. 1,000/2,000 100/200 10. Candle Stick Holder, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. 14. Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Green mark, 6 ½ x 5”, Mint. Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. One marked “Bavaria” 100/200 the other marked 19 (or 61). 3”, Exc. 100/200 11. Candle Stick Holder (Tall Size), Devil & Card, Wing Handle, Royal Bayreuth. Baureuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 15. Tooth Pick Holder, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth 7 ¼”, Exc. Rare. Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 2 ½”, Exc. 1,000/2,000 100/200 4 h The Devil's Picturebook 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 16. Water Pitcher, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 19. Three Creamers, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth Bavaria, ca. 1960. Blue mark. This was a limited edition Bavaria, ca. 1930. 1) Blue mark. 3 ¾”, Exc. (tip of tail by the head reproduction run of 1000. This is #79. 7 ¼”, Exc. on one slightly rubbed); 2) Green mark (Germany), Exc; 3) Blue 100/200 mark, Exc. 200/400 17. Water Pitcher, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Unmarked. This pitcher is slightly smaller and 20. Two Match holders with attached ashtrays, Devil & Card, also has a slightly different configuration than Lot 16, above. Mr. Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 4 x 3 Jackson had it labeled as a possible prototype. Exc. ¾”, Exc. 100/200 100/200 18. Milk Pitcher, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 21. Two Ashtrays, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1948. Green mark (Germany U.S. Zone), 5”, Exc. Bavaria, ca. 1946. 1) Unmarked, Exc., 2) Green mark (U.S. Zone, 200/400 Germany, Bermuda), 5”, rubbing on face. 50/100 May 31 - June 1, 2014 | Potter & Potter Auctions h 5 22 25 27 28 24 23 26 22. Set of three Ashtrays, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. 26. Six Devil & Dice Demitasse Cups and eight saucers, Devil Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark on all three, Clubs, Hearts & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Four & Spades. Rare. 4 ½”, all Exc. unmarked, two Green mark. 2 ¼”, Exc. 200/400 400/600 23. Two Large Open Sugars, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. 27. Dice Cube, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Bayreuth Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 4”, one has rim chip, the Blue mark (not in McCaslin or Raines). Listed in Raines under other Exc. Devil & Card despite a lack of devil motif. Sides also feature two 100/200 American flags, table tennis paddles and balls. 2 ½”, Exc. 100/200 24. Sugar with Lid, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1940. Green mark. 4”, Tiny nick on rim. 28. Large Die with die lid, sugar bowl [?], Royal Bayreuth. 100/200 Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. Rare. 4 x 3 ¼”, Exc. 400/600 25. Master Salt, Devil & Card, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 4 x 2 ¾”, Exc. 50/100 6 h The Devil's Picturebook 29 30 31 32 34 33 35 JESTER 29. Jester Pitcher, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. 33. Two Jester Playing Card Boxes, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Blue mark. 4 ¾”, Exc. Bavaria, ca. 1910. One unmarked, one Blue mark. Holes in the 100/200 bottom of each box allow a pack of cards to be pushed out without damage. Exc. 30. Jester Pitcher, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. 200/400 Unmarked, 7 ½”, Exc. 500/1,000 34. Jester Round Humidor with lid, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 8”, Exc. 31. Jester Candlestick Holder, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 400/600 Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark, 6”, Exc. 100/200 35. Jester Humidor with lid, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 6”, Exc. 32. Two Jester Creamers; 1 Dark & 1 Light Face, Royal 400/600 Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Unmarked, 3 ½”, Exc. 100/200 36. Jester Humidor with Lid, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 7”, Exc. Not pictured. 400/600 May 31 - June 1, 2014 | Potter & Potter Auctions h 7 37 38 41 39 42 43 40 44 45 37. Jester Ashtray, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. CLOWN Blue mark. 5”, Exc. 42. Clown Creamer (Red), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, 50/100 ca. 1930. Blue mark, 3 ¾”, Exc. 50/100 38. Jester Shaving Mug, Royal Bayreuth. Baureuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 3 ½”, Exc. 43. Clown Creamer (Yellow), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 100/200 Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 3 ¾”, Exc. 50/100 39. Jester Stamp Box, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 3 ¾”, Exc. 44. Clown Creamer (Green), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, 200/400 ca. 1930. Blue mark, 3 ¾”, Exc. 50/100 40. Jester Sugar, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 3 ¼ x 3 ¼”, Exc. 45. Clown Creamer (White Satin), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 50/100 Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 3 ¾”, Exc. 50/100 41. Jester Sugar with lid, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1910. Blue mark. 4 ¾”, Exc. 200/400 8 h The Devil's Picturebook 47 46 48 49 52 51 53 54 46. Clown Milk Pitcher (Red), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 51. Clown Mug, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 4 ½”, slight nick on top of ruffled Blue mark, 4 ½”, Exc. collar. 100/200 50/100 52. Clown Powder Jar with lid (Red), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 47. Clown Milk Pitcher (Yellow), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 4 ¼”, Exc. Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 4 ½”, Exc. 100/200 50/100 53. Clown Powder Jar with lid (Green), Royal Bayreuth. 48. Clown Milk Pitcher (Green), Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 4 ¼”, Exc. Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 4 ½”, Exc. 50/100 50/100 54. Clown Candy Dish, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 49. Clown Water Pitcher, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark, 7 x 6”, Exc. 1930. Blue mark, 6 ½”, Exc. 200/400 200/400 50. No lot. May 31 - June 1, 2014 | Potter & Potter Auctions h 9 56 55 58 57 59 61 60 55. Clown Lady Tall Candlestick, Royal Baureuth. Bayreuth, 59. Clown Match Holder, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. “Marblehead” on base. 6 ¾”, Exc. ca. 1930. Blue mark. 4 ½”, Exc. 200/400 100/200 56. Two Clown Candlestick Holders, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, 60. Clown Hanging Match Holder, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 6”, One is excellent and one has a Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 5”, Exc. few rubbed spots on the red porcelain. 200/400 200/400 61. Clown Match Holder, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, 57. Clown Candlestick Holder, Tall Size with match holder, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 3”, Exc. Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Blue mark. 6 ¾”, 100/200 Exc. 200/400 58. Clown Pipe Rest, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. Unmarked. 5 ¼”, Exc. 50/100 10 h The Devil's Picturebook 63 62 64 63 65 66 69 67 68 62. Clown Ashtray, Royal Bayreuth. Bayreuth, Bavaria, ca. 1930. 66. Black Clock Face, Red Devil, Royal Bayreuth.