The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes, Pt. II
Sat, Oct 26, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 227
Ghost Show Luminous Plaques. Colon, Michigan: Abbott’s Magi...
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Ghost Show Luminous Plaques. Colon, Michigan: Abbott?s Magic Manufacturing Company, ca. 1966. Five hand-painted cards allow for the appearance of ghostly apparitions in spook shows or s?ances. Three single-sided cards bearing images of an open-mouthed wailing head, a hand, and a leering demonic face; two double-sided cards depict an ovular ring/star, and open/closed skeletal hands. White on black cards, the designs incorporating glow-in-the-dark paint. Includes original Abbott?s shipping envelope addressed De Vega (Alexander Mackay Stewart). Largest 10 x 7 ??. Light wear and aging to cards.
