Vintage “Dagger Chest” Topper Stage Magic Prop overalls asymmetrical branching form

asymmetrical branching form

after rapidly expanding to other US cities starting in in 1893

casting dramatic shadows typical of traditional Moroccan lantern craft

utilitarian craftsmanship

Vintage “Dagger Chest” Topper Stage Magic Prop overalls asymmetrical branching formColorful stage illusion "Dagger Chest" featuring ten metal blades arranged in a dramatic fanned formation. Each dagger has a textured blue wooden handle and a flat steel blade, all designed to pass through the central arched housing during performance. The arch is painted a bright golden yellow with hand applied black flourish motifs and is mounted to a bold red baseplate with brass hinges. The removable daggers slide cleanly through the slots, and