Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca.

Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950s. Uncommon set of hardwood sticks (12" long) with yellow tassels attached to cords, one retracting when the other is pulled, and vice-versa, with

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 car

Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy and compact all-metal brief case unfolds to become a working surface for close-up or parlor magic tricks. Two interior trays. 18 x 12

Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950. Blank paper rolled through this device turns into real currency. Wooden base with metal rollers and metal knobs. 5 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ¾". Hallmarked. G

Mixamaster Shakers. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Set of matching stainless steel cocktail shakers (7" tall), one gimmicked, and including a small funnel, to produce any drink called for. Bo

Ultissimo. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Clear Lucite stand facilitates a mental feat in which two predictions match two cards selected by spectators. With original box; cards replaced as ex

Razor Blade Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Wooden and metal stand facilitates the performance of the razor blade swallowing trick. Hallmarked. With original box (worn). Includes blades

Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Two Lucite boomerang-shaped paddles used to demonstrate an optical illusion or perform a paddle trick, both being crimson on one side and black on t

Leon’s Improved Glass Penetration. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A sheet of glass is placed in a wooden box. The box (and glass, apparently) is then perforated by metal spikes, yet the gla

Gambling Demonstration Suitcase. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy suitcase converts into a freestanding, tiered easel with hidden servante and shelves from which the lecturer can deliver

Card Sword. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome cast metal sword with silver-tone handle. Magician stabs a selected card from dozens falling through the air. Original wooden case, elastic

Group of Eleven Merv Taylor - Bob Haskell Magic Props. North Hollywood, 1950s - 60s. Including "Thirst Go" (with original instructions and two rolled New Acme Beer advertisements); "The Improved Mirac

TOM OF FINLAND (1920-1991) Retrospective I-III North Hollywood, CA: Printed by London Press for the Tom of Finland Foundation, 1988, 1991, & 1997.Three folio hardcover first editions in original publi

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

25 photos of Roy Rogers, 1 photo autographed by Roy Rogers and Trigger-Roy at Gruman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA.

Covered overall with black glaze with evenly spaced and well controlled rushes spots to the interior. 4.7*2.5inch. The Estate of the King Chung Kun, Hollywood, CA.

A small pitcher that allows a seemingly large quantity of liquid to be produced., a'la a lota. Ca 1955. Precision made by Taylor in stainless steel. Condition: Excellent.

East Asia, China, North Fujian, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. This is an amazing hand carved stone sculpture featuring a large leaf covered with a variety of insects across the top made from a mult

Chinese blind stick skirt with floral embroidery; as-is condition, restoration work to seams; L 38" (approx.)Provenance: Private Los Angeles, CA collection

A Chinese export silver epergne, Ning Zhao Ji for Taylor and Co, ca. 1895, the footed form cast as a naturalistic figure of crane supporting a central trumpet vase with repousse sprays of chrysanthemu

North Western China; ca. 5th century B.C. A circular harness plaque, cast with alternating bands of concentric circles and studs, with a small conical foot for mounting. Custom mount. For a very simil

Pair of James Mont (Greek-Turkish/American 1904-1978) Hollywood Regency pewter table lamps, mid-20th century, each modeled as a Chinese altar candlestick stick with reticulated brass panels, on a late

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A lovely pottery stick figure depicted standing upright with an elongated form. Bare-chested, his legs are draped in a flared skirt or kilt. Stick

**Originally Listed At $250** North America, Mexico, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful wooden cane or walking stick, intricately hand-carved with a relief of the Mexican coat of arms featur