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DEVANT, David (David Wighton, 1868 – 1941). David Devant’s Past President Magic Circle Medallion/Watch Fob. Circa 1919. A 9-karat gold watch fob in the form of the Magic Circle’s zodiac logo, in red cloisonne over gold symbols, presented to David Devant by the elite London magic society as its past president, and member of its innermost ranks. With twenty-two links of attached gold chain. Diameter approximately 7/8”, hallmarked “V.S.S.” The verso engraved with the text, “David Devant M.I.M.C. / Past President.” Two small spots of cloisonne chipped, else very good.