Winter Magic Sale
Sat, Dec 3, 2016 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 4, 2016 11:00AM EST
Lot 99
Antique Pair of Palmer Handcuffs from The Houdini Collection
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Antique Pair of Palmer Handcuffs from The Houdini Collection. Bolt-fastened steel handcuffs stamped, “Palmer’s Patd. Jan. 1876/ 4/ Walton Bros. NY.” Lacking key. Approx. 6 x 3 x 2”. With an attractive age-consistent patina, the hallmark clearly legible. Purchased by the consignor from Henry Muller, who previously acquired the manacles from well-known author and magician Joseph Dunninger, who had acquired portions of the Houdini Collection from the magician’s widow, Beatrice Houdini. Sales History: Butterfield & Butterfield, “Houdini Magical Hall of Fame,” 15 November 1999, Lot 420
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