This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2018
Raymond, Maurice F (Morris Raymond Saunders). The Great Raymond’s Nest of Boxes. Circa 1905. A borrowed watch vanishes, only to reappear in the smallest of seven nested boxes that have been locked and sitting in plain view throughout the magician’s performance. Seven hardwood boxes of varying colors, the outermost 13 x 12 x 9”. With key. Together with the mechanical elevator table (33” high) that conceals the final load. Owned and used by the Great Raymond. Hardware and finishes restored by John Gaughan. Good working condition. (See Rauscher, The Great Raymond, page 296.)