Vintage “Dagger Chest” Topper Stage Magic Prop overalls Ward and features its original

Ward and features its original working paint

This piece was used to hold one pound of "ever-lasting-ly good" Stag-brand tobacco

complete with a faded floral decal and surface rust that speak to decades of practical use

utilitarian craftsmanship

asymmetrical branching form

Vintage “Dagger Chest” Topper Stage Magic Prop overalls Ward and features its originalColorful 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