Wand Collection

Jolly Joker Playing Card
A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells, playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jesters wand, attached to his belt

DAVID DEVANT: POSTER c1910. English poster of magician David Devant, by John Hassall

GUSTAV MAHLER (1860-1911). Austrian composer and conductor. Caricature

Jester in cap and bells
A jester, traditionally dressed in cap and bells, holding a stick with a jesters likeness, variously known as a jester stick, fools wand or ninny stick

The Joker - Playing Card
A classic image of a jester, wearing cap and bells, playing a flute, a ninny stick, or jesters wand, attached to his belt. Date: 19th century

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

Plague doctor, France, 18th century
Plague doctor. Artwork of the clothing used by doctors during plague outbreaks. This design, though in use much earlier, is from The Great Plague of Marseilles, France, in 1720

15th Century Jester
A French court jester, in traditional outfit, with cap and bells, carrying a ninny stick, or jesters wand

Advertisement for Fairy Dyes, promoted, appropriately, by some fairies who flutter through the night sky carrying a length of rainbow fabric. Date: c.1924

ROBERT HOUDIN (1805-1871). French magician. Wood engraving, c. 1880, depicting Houdins government mission to Algeria in 1852

Fairy casting a magic spell
Fantasy scene of a fairy casting a magic spell with her wand over a clump of buttercups as a Peacock Butterfly flaps serenely past

HECTOR BERLIOZ CONDUCTING. French caricature engraving, 1845

Paranormal / Magic / Wizards
LE SORCIER DU VILLAGE Popular print depicting a young country couple visiting the local wise man to know what the future holds in store for them

In the Daffodil's places stood three tall pretty maidens (colour litho)
994128 In the Daffodil's places stood three tall pretty maidens (colour litho) by White, Flora (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Patent medicine label for Sybilline leaves
2623747 Patent medicine label for Sybilline leaves; (add.info.: Patent medicine label for Sybilline leaves by Florence & Fanny)

An Indian magician
5310093 An Indian magician; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Indian magician. Driven by clockwork, the magician tapped an inverted 'basket' with his wand)

Castle wall, unknown (engraving)
7273650 Castle wall, unknown (engraving); 20.5x9.8 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: The picture shows a medieval fortress wall with a large watchtower)

Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century. Peasants (near Paris), villager and milkmaid of Bagnolet
FLO4572248 Costumes of the peasantry, France, 18th century. Peasants (near Paris), villager and milkmaid of Bagnolet. Handcoloured lithograph after portraits in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery

But news of it was brought to her by a little dwarf who owned a pair of 7-league boots'
BAL6625 But news of it was brought to her by a little dwarf who owned a pair of 7-league boots', illustration from 'The Sleeping Beauty', pub

Shards brings luck
Die abstrakte Fotografie von Fugngern, speziell einer Frau mit roter Hose, an einer Spiegelfassade. The abstract photograph of pedestrians, especially a woman with red pants, on a mirror facade

Costumes de Différents Pays, Pretre des Ysles de Sandwich, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Pretre des Ysles de Sandwich, c1797

The Witches Cauldron or Incantation, 1772. Creator: John Dixon
The Witches Cauldron or Incantation, 1772

Carnival Fairy Group, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1990
The Fowey Carnival Fairy Group after the crowning which took place in the grounds of Fowey Hall Hotel. From left to right: Guy Raymond, Page Boy; Beth Dooley and Sophie Rowe

The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336587 The Knave of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beautiful costume and mask in front of Campanile at the Venice Carnival, Piazza San Marco (St. Marks Square), Venice, Veneto, Italy

Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1938. Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending policies

Caricature illustration of Winston Churchill presenting budget, by Blam. Showing Churchill with magic wand, in front of budget presented on hats along table

A young girl being beaten with a hazel wand (colour litho)
2779489 A young girl being beaten with a hazel wand (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young girl being beaten with a hazel wand. Bourreaux d enfants)

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Rosengarten (Catinaccio) massif in the Dolomites of South Tyrol (Alto Adige). The Vajolet Towers and the rock face of mount Laurin Wand

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Rosengarten (Catinaccio) massif in the Dolomites of South Tyrol (Alto Adige). The Rosengarten is part of the UNESCO world heritage site Dolomites

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Rosengarten (Catinaccio) massif in the Dolomites of South Tyrol (Alto Adige). Reflection of the main peaks in a pond during late afternoon

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reflection of Mount Hoher Zaun and Mount Schwarze Want in a pond in late fall, Hohe Tauern National Park. East Tyrol, Austria. Date: 22/01/2009

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Glacier snout of Schlatenkees. The Schlatenkees is one of the biggest glaciers in Austria and retreating rapidly. Glacial till, moraine debris and roche moutonnee are visible. Austria, East Tyrol

And to the Christening, illustration from Sleeping Beauty (w / c on paper)
SAG186619 And to the Christening, illustration from Sleeping Beauty (w/c on paper) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Titania sleeps, Midsummer Nights Dream, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308592 Titania sleeps, Midsummer Nights Dream, Act II Scene 2, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving)
5914891 Illustration of Der Zauberlehrling, from Goethes Werke, 1882 (wood engraving) by Barth, Ferdinand (1842-92); Private Collection

Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c. 1919 (w / c, pencil & ink on paper)
480808 Illustration for The Slippers of Cinderella, c.1919 (w/c, pencil & ink on paper) by Robertson, Graham (1866-1948); 20.5x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester

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RABBIT - Mini ivory satin in top hat with fake bunny ears Date: 16-05-2007

Wand with a dragon head, Zhou dynasty, possibly 475-221 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Wand with a dragon head, Zhou dynasty, possibly 475-221 BCE

The Chase of the White Mouse (oil on canvas)
616784 The Chase of the White Mouse (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 25.7x46 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Circe (oil on paper laid down on canvas)
CH469046 Circe (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 41.1x32.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A Little Stage Fairy (oil on canvas)
828490 A Little Stage Fairy (oil on canvas) by Patten, Alfred Fowler (1829-88); 76.2x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Stage Fairy. Alfred Fowler Patten (1829-1888). Oil on canvas

LLoyd George faces opposition to his Government of Ireland
KDC400239 LLoyd George faces opposition to his Government of Ireland Bill from the Irish Republican Party. February, 1920 (litho) by English School

Merlin the Magician (chromolitho)
2817042 Merlin the Magician (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merlin the Magician)

A sweet little girl dressed up in a fairy costume. Shes standing on a rather nice rug in the garden. Date: c.1920s

European wand loosestrife, Lythrum virgatum, Lithrum virgatum, Litro affilato, Salicaria da Giardini. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Silver berry or oleaster, Elaeagnus angustifolia
Silver berry or oleaster, olivier de Boheme, Elaeagnus angustifolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

The Enchantress Vivien, illustration from The Story of King Arthur
STC335708 The Enchantress Vivien, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

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"Wands: Unleashing the Magic of Imagination and Entertainment" Step right up and witness the enchanting world of wands. Just like a jolly joker playing card, these slender sticks hold immense power to captivate our senses. From Gustav Mahler's symphonies that conduct emotions to David Devant's mesmerizing tricks, wands have been an integral part of human fascination. Imagine a jester in cap and bells, wielding a wand with mischievous intent. With just a flick, they can transport us to realms filled with laughter and wonder. Even the Joker playing card cannot resist their allure. But they are not limited to jesters alone; they possess an ancient history intertwined with mysticism. In 15th-century courts, jesters entertained kings while holding their trusty wands close by. Meanwhile, fairy tales depict fairies casting spells with delicate wands, granting wishes beyond imagination. Intriguingly enough, even plague doctors in 18th century France carried wands as symbols of protection against disease and evil spirits. These seemingly ordinary objects held extraordinary significance in safeguarding lives. Wand advertisements from yesteryears featured fluttering fairies promoting Fairy Dyes - reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into magical experiences through the touch of a wand. Notably, famous figures like Hector Berlioz conducted orchestras using their batons - elegant extensions of themselves akin to powerful wands guiding harmonious melodies through time and space. Let's not forget Robert Houdin's government mission to Algeria where his wand became a tool for illusion and diplomacy alike – showcasing how this humble object transcends boundaries between reality and fantasy. So whether it is igniting sparks on stage or unlocking hidden talents within ourselves, let us embrace the magic held within each wand we encounter. For in its grasp lies infinite possibilities waiting to be explored – all we need is faith, a little pixie dust, and the power of imagination.