Circus, Sideshow & Oddities
Wed, Oct 23, 2019 02:30AM EDT
Lot 450
Surprise Seat/Collapsing Chair.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 |
Surprise Seat/Collapsing Chair. Greenville: De Moulin Bros. [?], ca. 1910. Wooden chair with leather seat used in fraternal order and lodge initiations. When the inductee sits on the chair, it collapses and a loud gunshot is heard. When he stands up, the chair returns to its upright position. Spring-loaded mechanisms in good working condition. Height 28 ??. Repainted.
