MASKELYNE, Mary (1902 - 2000). Mary Maskelyne's Wax Illusion Head. Circa 1930. Realistic life-size wax head of Nevil Maskelyne's daughter, used in performances at the family's London theater in their decade-spanning and history-making run of magic performances. With a scalloped silken collar around the neck and heavy stage-like makeup. Retaining the original human hair wig, glass eyes, and realistic teeth. Height approximately 12 ?". With a brass plate and wooden base under the bust for mounting to a larger prop. Age-related wear and one indentation to forehead, but generally in very good condition after years of professional use. A unique relic from London's ?New Home of Mystery," St. George's Hall, where Mary performed with her family on countless occasions. For many years, this bust of Ms. Maskelyne was displayed in the magic shop of Lewis Davenport Ltd. of London.Update: further research revealed that this is?most likely the wax head of Dolly Harbin, wife of Robert Harbin, who performed at St. George's Hall with her husband and other magicians. The likeness resembles her profile far more than Mary Maskelyne's.