All-Metal Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. Imposing metal wrist guillotine for the classic comedy “chopper” effect, in which a spectator’s wrist is unharmed, yet other objects placed in the guillotine are severed in half. Made of polished aircraft-type aluminum. 9 x 14”. With a hardwood carrying case (of later manufacture). Scarce.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, Thayer's Studio, ca. 1947. A spectator's wrist is unharmed by the guillotine's blade which passes through it magically. Hardwood construction. 9 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
A windbreaker jacket worn by Elgin Baylor while he was the Los Angeles Clippers vice president of Basketball Operations. Baylor held this position for 22 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-05-17
Black Rapping Hand. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Ebony-finish wooden hand with velvet and lace cuff raps out answers to questions posed by the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Vanishing Birdcage. Los Angeles, Owen Magic [?], ca. 1970. Rigid model with locking feature, including leather wrist strap, pull, and late-model Willmann "take-up" or ring Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
Original memorial booklet, ticket and wristband from the public memorial for the pop superstar held at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The booklet, which was Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2010-12-03
Stocks of Solomon. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A set of wrist stocks with metal hasp from which the magician can quickly and easily Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
