Pillory Escape. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. Sturdy

Pillory Escape. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. Sturdy wooden stocks specially crafted for a quick (but surreptitious) release. Red lacquer. With instructions. Very good.

Block of Mohamet. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. A ribbon or rope visibly penetrates a hole in this sturdy painted wooden block. 5 ¾ x 3 ¾ x 3 ¾". Finish somewhat worn from use, else very good.

Vanishing Alarm Clock. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1940. An alarm clock covered with a handkerchief and hanging on a nickel-plated stand vanishes at the moment the cloth is removed from the stand and flun

Billiard Ball Stand. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1949. Heavy and attractive detachable cast metal skeleton stand outfitted with painted red shells and one ball to facilitate the production of billiard bal

Genii Tube. Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1930. A heavy metal tube is shown empty by opening it lengthwise. After closing it, a large quantity of silks are produced from within. 14" tall. As-new, in manufac

Pekin Mystery Wands (Chinese Sticks). Bridgeport: Sherms, ca. 1930. Very heavy set of Chinese sticks with orange tassels. The cords running through the wands act in sympathy to each other, even though

Finger Chopper. Bridgeport, Conn.: Sherms, ca. 1950. All-metal chopper (4 x 2 1/8") that leaves the spectator's finger unharmed yet slices through other objects. In original manufacturer's box, printe

Card Star. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1935. Nickel-plated star on art deco-style base. Five selected cards appear on the points of the star. 24" high. Rear plate shifted, else very good.

[Sherms] Collection of Over 40 Vintage Sherms Magic Tricks. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1930s - 50s. Many pocket tricks, gimmicks, and parlor tricks, including Rice Bowls (large), Chinese Linking Rin

Eddie Cantor Magic Club Magic Sets. Bridgeport: Sherms Inc., ca. 1930. Six different miniature magic sets released to the Eddie Cantor Magic Club with props manufactured by Sherms, along with individu

Thumb Stocks/Thumb Screw Illusion. London: Davenports, ca. 1940. No matter how tightly the hardwood stocks are screwed down on his thumbs, the performer easily escapes. 4 x 2 ”. Very good.

Spirit Collar. European, ca. 1900. Heavy metal collar used to secure a spirit medium or escape artist to a pillory. Gimmicked for quick and silent release and re-entry. 4 ½" wide. Some resoldering. U

Thomas Molesworth (1890-1977), Love Seat ca. 1940, Burled fir, Chimayo wool weaving, leathe, 34 x 59 x 38 Provenance: Rafter 3 Ranch, Coleman, Texas From a Private Collection

Thomas Molesworth (1890-1977), Coffee Table ca. 1940, fir, half-pole trim, leather, tacks, 18 x 40 ½ x 20 ½ Provenance: Rafter 3 Ranch, Coleman, Texas From a Private Collection

Dine [Navajo] Sterling Silver and Turquoise Box and Bow Squash Blossom Necklace, ca. 1940sterling silver, turquoiseHanging Length: 18 in. (45.7 cm.), Naja: 4 1/2 x 4 in. (11.4 x 10.2 cm.) The Gene Rus

MARC DU PLANTIER Sofa (Madagascar 1901, Paris 1975). Spain, ca. 1940. Carved and gilded wood. Upholstered. Provenance: Private collection of the psychiatrist Don Juan José López-Ibor. Measuremen

Large ca. 1940 yellow gold floral motif brooch pin with 9 various emerald cut topaz in blue and purple tones each approx. 11 mm x 10 mm x 6 mm to 9 mm x 8 mm x 6 mm. With 16 round .02 ct diamonds beze

Chinese Art Deco Rug, Ca. 1940, 8'6'' x 11'2'' (259 x 340 cm). Weight: 77 lbs. Material: wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft.

Title: Exceptional, large Navajo Valero star rug ca 1940 Dimensions: 8' 4" long x 51" wide Provenance/Additional Info: Mint condition. This outstanding rug incorporates a Valero star running border ar

Mansion Size Bakhtiari Rug, Persia, Ca. 1940, 14'1'' x 19'5'' (429 x 592 cm). Weight: 160 lbs. Material: wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft.

Kerman Rug, Persia, Ca. 1940, 9'7'' x 11'9'' (292 x 358 cm). Weight: 48 lbs. Material: wool pile, cotton warp, cotton weft.

Title: Exceptional, large Navajo Valero star rug ca 1940 Dimensions: 8' 4" long x 51" wide Provenance: Mint condition.This outstanding rug incorporates a Valero star running border around a triple ser

The working floor model jukebox of rectangular form with mahogany veneer sides and framing the front, curving yellow and red Bakelite corners and on the crest, chromed escutcheons, an Art Deco chromed

14K Yellow Gold Leaf Design with Rubies & Seed Pearls Necklace, Ca. 1940, L 15" 24.8g | 9 rubies, 9 pearls. Unique delicate design. Unusual clasp with duck head. Circa 1940. Total weight: 24.8 grams.