This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2022
MIND READER’S GAZING BALL (A/K/A “MECCANO”). Circa 1920. Exceptionally heavy nickel-plated brass gazing ball with internal mechanism that secretly feeds information to the sitter, allowing her to answer private questions written on billets and sealed in envelopes prior to the performance. Roller gimmick designed as a heavy cartridge which slides free of ball for loading/reloading unlike similar models. Ball diameter 5”. The finest example of this device we have encountered.