Lot 0294

Graham Second Dealing Skeleton Faro Box.

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Graham Second Dealing Skeleton Faro Box. Chicago: George Graham, ca. 1950s. The two posts in back can be adjusted to allow the top card to be pushed to the rear of the box, so that the card under it can be dealt in its stead. Hallmarked. Fine. From the Tom Blue Collection.

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Graham Second Dealing Skeleton Faro Box.

Name: Graham Second Dealing Skeleton Faro Box.
SKU: 177514573
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