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The Salon de Magie Part IV

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 226

Rod, Ball, and Ring. Circa 1880s. A ball is threaded onto a...

Estimate: $250 - $500

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Rod, Ball, and Ring. Circa 1880s. A ball is threaded onto a metal rod and held by two spectators, only to change places with a borrowed ring. An extremely well-made example with locking gimmick and outer spheres made of bone and gimmicked ball of lathe-turned ebonized wood with button-activated locking gimmick. Length 24 ?". A handsome and extremely well-made example.