Houdini Lock Pick and Shim. Two pieces of spring steel, one with soldered-on metal knob, the other honed to a slight point. Owned and used by Houdini for picking locks. The larger 3” long. With a LOA describing the provenance of the items. Obtained from Jerry Metallo, an employee of Houdini’s who also crafted props and lock picks for Houdini.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Houdini Jail Cell Lock Pick. Heavy bent metal key-shaped pick owned and used by Houdini to extricate himself from jail cells. 6” long. Good condition. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Houdini-owned lock picks and keys. Group of two keys and two lock picks from Houdini’s personal collection. Framed and glazed with a certificate of authenticity Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-04-06
Houdini, Harry. Die-Cut Paper Advertising Lock. For a performance at Keith’s Theatre. [Washington, D.C.]: World Printing Co., ca. 1906. Lock-shaped die-cut advertising novelty for a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Houdini, Harry. Die-Cut Paper Advertising Lock. For a performance at Keith’s Theatre. [Washington, D.C.]: World Printing Co., ca. 1906. Lock-shaped die-cut advertising hand-out for a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Houdini Large Letter Lock. Heavy metal combination lock with a variety of letters engraved on its sides and front. Houdini’s brother, Hardeen, writes in the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23
Harry Houdini Castle Lock Display Board. Being a collection of twenty-six twelfth century European castle locks, two large keys, and a pair of cuffs that Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Houdini, Harry. Four Water Torture Cell Hinges and Clasps Used by Houdini. Circa 1912. Sturdy brass hinges fit over matching clasps and allow for a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Gysel, Robert. Large archive of documents from Gysel regarding lock picking, Houdini, etc. This archive contains many letters to, from, and about Gysel, who was Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2009-04-26
Houdini, Harry. Ehrenerklärung! Im Namen des König's Wilhelm II. Kaiser v. Deutchland. Leipzig, Atelier, 1902. One-sheet (43 x 31 ¼") color lithograph depicting Houdini, striking Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-03-26
Houdini, Harry. Photograph of Harry and Bess Houdini In Restraints. [Scotland?], ca. 1910. Sepia tone photograph of the Houdinis with their feet in stocks, secured Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
