Sold for:
$500
$500
16. Blackstone, Harry. Harry Blackstone Sr.’s Block of Mohamet. Bridgeport, Sherms Inc., ca. 1940. A ribbon or rope visibily penetrates a hole in this sturdy wooden block. Owned and used by Harry Blackstone Sr. Block measures 5 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 3 ¾”. Finish well worn from use. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Ray-Mond Corbin, who was given the prop by Blackstone Sr., his idol. The block operates almost identically to the Levante Block marketed by Abbott’s Magic (see Lot 119).
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
