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Houdiniana

Sat, Apr 8, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 5

HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 – 1926). Houdini Collar Sh...

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

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HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 ? 1926). Houdini Collar Shackle. Antique double-hinged heavy metal shackle owned by Harry Houdini, the famed magician and escape artist. Constructed with large solid eyelets attached at its sides; to these are attached lengths of chains, the latter meant to be affixed to other manacles or restraints, and with two hasps and slots at the front of the shackle used to secure a lock around a subject?s neck. Diameter at widest point 5?. Well-worn from age. Sold with a framed COA signed and dated by the former owner and Houdini collector Sidney Radner; sold in the ?Great Houdini Auction? held in Las Vegas in 2004.