Sold for:
$2,600
$2,600
Houdini, Harry. Houdini & Bess portrait pocket mirrors. Philadelphia, ca. 1933. One with a bust portrait of Harry and the other with a bust portrait of Bess, oval in shape, 2 ½ x 2”. Images in fine condition, mirrors with minor wear and tarnishing. In a custom-made display case. Keuthe MC17 & MC18; Forgaard/Sperber PM33 & PM34. These rare keepsakes were manufactured for Bess Houdini in a limited quantity – possibly 13 sets, according to Forgaard/Sperber – and presented to members of the Houdini Club of Philadelphia at its annual banquet on Jan. 7th, 1933. Fewer than ten sets are known today.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23
