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Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

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Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

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Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome metal sword with bronze handle. Magician skewers selected cards on the sword as the pack cascades through the air. With original wooden carrying case, painted brown. Hallmarked. Very good.

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Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

Name: Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.
SKU: 41295229
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $350 - $550

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