Lot 260
Houdini, Harry; Once Owned and Used Key In Performance, Provenance Included. Harry Houdini, arguably the most famous magician and illusionist of the early 20th Century, died in 1926. Most of the equipment and devices he used in his stage shows went to his brother Hardeen, also an illusionist. In 1941 Hardeen maintained a three-year-long friendship with a Mr. Paul Harter of Ohio, an avid lock and key collector. During this period Hardeen sold 78 of his brother's locks and a trove of keys for 25 cents each. This is one of the keys from that collection. Two COAs accompany this sale; one from the purchaser of Harter's collection as well as one from Todd Mueller Autographs, Inc. An 8 x 10 black and white re-strike photo of the great magician accompanies the key, perfect for creating a framed presentation. Key is 1" in length and definitely shows its age. Estimate Value $150 - UP
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