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1865 Civil War handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini
1865 Civil War handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini
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639. 1865 Civil War handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini and used in his handcuff escape act. Set of Tower Bottom Edge Key handcuffs once owned by Harry Houdini and used prominently in his handcuff escape act. Includes a LOA from the Houdini-Wretsch Collection. $3,000 - $5,000
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1865 Civil War handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini

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1865 Civil War handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini: 639. 1865 Civil War handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini and used in his handcuff escape act. Set of Tower Bottom E
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