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All-Metal Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer,

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All-Metal Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer,

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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.

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All-Metal Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer,

Name: All-Metal Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer,
SKU: 33515856
Price: 375 USD
Availability: InStock

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