This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2018
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Screw-Key Barrel Padlock. Houdini—Dunninger Collection. A center-recessed screw-key iron padlock, with the original key, passed by Houdini to Joseph Dunninger, and purchased by Joseph M. Tanner in 1988—89 from Richard John Silmser. Accompanied by a statement of provenance signed by Tanner (Nov. 8, 2005) that details several key points of identification on the lock, and a copy of a 1988 letter from Joseph Dunninger’s widow, declaring that items from her late husband’s collection were presented to Silmser. Length 3 ¾”.