Oct 30, 2001 - Sale 1911

Sale 1911 - Lot 35

Price Realized: $ 8,625
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 12,000 - $ 18,000
HOUDINI, HARRY. Leather wallet belonging at one time to Houdini and stamped in gilt with his name,<> 4x5 1/2 inches, with the original gold closure; very slightly worn from use but with the name "Harry Houdini" very clear and legible. Np, first quarter 20th century

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Accompanied by an Autograph Note of Authenticity Signed by Stanley Palm, stating in part that," I obtained this item from Marie Hinson, Bess Houdini's sister, in the late sixties." Also accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed, Kenneth Silverman, stating, "I was glad to learn that you had bought Houdini's wallet from Stanley Palm. Stanley showed it to me about two years ago, and I felt confident that it did belong to Houdini. It's a great piece for your collection."<