Sold for:
$3,840
$3,840
A pair of Bean patrolman handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini. Cuffs are marked "T PAT'D NOV 28 82." Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Fred Patella, who explains that the cuffs were obtained from Medeo Vacca, an employee of Houdini for the last three years of Houdini's life. Also present is a photograph of Patella inscribed to Roger Dreyer and a copy of Keith's Theatre News , Vol. II, No. 46, dated January 22, 1906. Included is an eight-page periodical with the cover image of a Houdini handcuff display showing the same or similar cuffs. 9 1/4 by 2 3/4 inches Categories: Harry Houdini
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-04-11
