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THBA MAGICIAN'S WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL "GIANT GUILLOTINE," BY ABBOTT'S, OSBORNE PLAN, 1970s,
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Houston, TX 77057
United States
Simpson Galleries has been serving Houston’s need for the very best in antique sales venues for more than fifty years. Beginning in 1962, William Simpson started educating himself and others in the art of collecting fine antiques and art objects. Simpson Galleries' commitment to excellence and accur...Read more
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LiveSep 25, 2021
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A MAGICIAN'S WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL "GIANT GUILLOTINE," BY ABBOTT'S, OSBORNE PLAN, 1970s, this head guillotine (or "head chopper") of tall rust red-stained wood and hinged rectangular form, with side release lever and stainless steel blade with cord suspension, above locking stocks with central head opening flanked by two carrot openings, raised on two removable triangular-shaped bases and folds for packing, height: 7', width: 24", depth: 35"; together with a two-handled gray transport case on wheels, height: 5 1/2", width: 49 1/2", depth: 29". (4) Note: This rather intimidating magician's act is set up in about three minutes and only requires a cabbage head, two carrots, a willing participant from audience, and a committee chosen at random from audience to be placed around the room. Then place the cabbage in the head opening, briefly wait then pull the release lever and watch the audience as the blade falls and splits the cabbage in half. Raise the blade, re-set lever, then reload the head opening with the "willing" and now kneeling victim. Don't forget the two carrots for either side of victim's head - a tasty bit for the stew later. Then wait, make sure there is no cabbage residue around stocks that are firmly locked around the nervous participant's head, check that they're comfortable, pause, smile, then pull the lever and watch the audience freak as the blade falls splitting the carrots and...there kneels the participant with head firmly in place and not so much as a scratch! Provenance: Estate of Ross Gibson Wandrey, Houston, TexasGood condition with light wear along edges, some dings scattered about, and smudges on metal parts. Case has normal wear from use with scuff marks, surface scratches, and interior blue lining is loose but also includes extra dimpled memory foam panels. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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