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Appearing/Vanishing Thimble Stand. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. Handsome mechanical stand which facilitates the production of eight white thimbles. A concealed spring-loaded device allows the magician to vanish all eight thimbles simultaneously. 13 ¼" high. Unobtrusive wear to paint and spring mechanism finicky, but overall good condition. Scarce.


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Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2011-10-29

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