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Spirit Bell. New York, Martinka & Co., ca. 1910 [?]. Handsome metal bell rests on a tall metal stand or hangs from the tip of the magician’s wand. It rings out answers to questions posed by the audience, sounding once for “yes” and twice for “no.” Nickel plated with handsome cast base and compartmentalized carrying case. Wand not functional. Stand and bell in good condition. 32 ¼” high. Very good.


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Date:
2015-05-31

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