$8,000
Vernon, Dai. Dai Vernon's Linking Rings. American [?], ca. 1945. Set of six chrome plated rings owned and used by Dai Vernon for his famous Symphony of the Rings routine. Together with a maroon cloth bag with Velcro closure and with the name "DAI" embroidered on its front with gold thread. Rings measure 12" in diameter. Key ring ground down exposing interior of tubing, and rings show wear from use. With Vernon's copy of Robert Hood Bowers' Chinese Lullaby, the music used to accompany his performance of the ring trick, bearing marginal notes in Vernon's hand. Poor condition. Vernon initially developed his six-ring routine for his famous Harlequin Act. Later, he used a different version of the routine as part of his Asian-themed act. Wearing a mask and Chinese costume, Vernon was billed as Dai Yan. The Chinese Lullaby was used to accompany Dai Yan's performance with the rings.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
