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The Magic Collection of John Daniel

Sat, Mar 3, 2018 11:00AM EST - Sun, Mar 4, 2018 11:00AM EST
Lot 134

Playing Card Case Presented to Caryl S. Fleming by Chester Morris.

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Morris, Chester. Playing Card Case Presented to Caryl S. Fleming by Chester Morris. 1937. Handsome hardwood card case with ten internal compartments for packs of cards, and two other small compartments. Engraved brass plaque on lid reads, “To Caryl S. Fleming from Chester Morris 1937.” 12 ¾” long. Fleming, a motion picture director in the early days of Hollywood, was close friends with Chester Morris, a motion picture star best known for his noir roles, and as the film detective Boston Blackie. Both men were avid amateur magicians.

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