Wunderkammer: The Freeman & Fugate Oddities Collection
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![[MAGIC]. Talking Skull. [Columbus: S.W. Reilly, ca. 1930]. ...](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3492/34923516.jpeg?t=1VLdBp)
Lot 211
[MAGIC]. Talking Skull. [Columbus: S.W. Reilly, ca. 1930]. ...
Estimate: $300 - $600
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[MAGIC]. Talking Skull. [Columbus: S.W. Reilly, ca. 1930]. Papier-m?ch? skull answers questions by clicking its jaw, once for ?yes," and twice for ?no." Early model with solid wooden base and brass mount. Pin operated (and functional), but also rigged for thread method; includes contact point for thread on jaw. Height 9"; mount 10 x 6". Light dust accumulation, else good. Hallmarked "R" underneath skull.
