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THBHoudini's Water Torture Cell Scale Model. California: Dave ...
Lot 129
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By Potter & Potter Auctions
Apr 26, 2025
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2025-04-26 12:00:00
2025-04-26 12:00:00
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Bidsquare : Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia
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Relics from the shows and life of the world's most famous magician - Harry Houdini - are set to cross the block this April. Vintage stone lithographs, "challenges" made to Houdini, autographs, and a remarkable link between Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle will be highlights of the sale. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
Relics from the shows and life of the world's most famous magician - Harry Houdini - are set to cross the block this April. Vintage stone lithographs, "challenges" made to Houdini, autographs, and a remarkable link between Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle will be highlights of the sale. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Houdini's Water Torture Cell Scale Model. California: Dave Powell, 2024. A meticulously crafted one-sixth scale working model of Houdini's famous underwater escape, the Water Torture Cell, handmade from mahogany, brass, and nickel-plated elements and incorporating some 450 individual miniature screws, and a total of over 600 parts. When closed and locked, the escape mechanism is engaged and the prop functions just as Houdini's original, allowing secret access to the interior of the chamber. Number 3 of 25 models constructed, with signed COA and documentary photographs/instructions as issued by the craftsman. 4 5/8 x 4 ? x 9 ?". A remarkable and finely rendered working model of perhaps the most famous Houdini escape of all, built to exacting standards. Fine condition; as new.
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