Magic Collection of Rudiger Deutsch: Part 1
Thu, Sep 26, 2019 01:30AM EDT
Lot 275
Spirit Finger/Reaching Rod.
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
Spirit Finger/Reaching Rod. German, ca. 1925. Precision made brass gimmick with leather arm straps presumably used in the darkened room of a spirit s?ance to reach across a table or room and allow a ghostly finger to touch sitters. Telescoping brass tubing extends to 36?. Finely made. Rare. .276. Thumb Stocks. European, ca. 1950. Small wooden stocks with metal bolts, screws and fittings from which the magician easily escapes. One metal plate stamped with the letter ?O.? Length 4 ??. 623_232.100/200
