Salon de Magie: The Klosterman Collection Part III
Sat, Oct 29, 2022 12:00PM EDT
Lot 88
MIND READER?S GAZING BALL (A/K/A ?MECCANO?). Circa 1920. Ex...
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
MIND READER?S GAZING BALL (A/K/A ?MECCANO?). Circa 1920. Exceptionally heavy nickel-plated brass gazing ball with internal mechanism that secretly feeds information to the sitter, allowing her to answer private questions written on billets and sealed in envelopes prior to the performance. Roller gimmick designed as a heavy cartridge which slides free of ball for loading/reloading unlike similar models. Ball diameter 5?. The finest example of this device we have encountered.
