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Rapping Hand. American, ca. 1930. Large vintage wooden disembodied hand with metal palm plate, used to rap out answers to audience-posed questions. Cuff and lace renewed. Lacking board. 9 long. Age-consistent paint losses.


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Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2016-08-27

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Paul Fox's Rapping Hand. American, ca. 1925. A wooden hand with red velvet lace-trimmed cuff raps out answers to the magician's questions or the questions Read more…


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2016-10-29


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Three Dice Holdout Devices. American, ca. 1930. Read more…


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Eight Money Drop Slots. American, ca. 1930. Two being nickel-plated, six in brass. These drop slots were attached to the table over a cash box, Read more…


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Date:
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