This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2022
SPIRIT BOLTS AND BOARD. American, ca. 1910. Including a set of two large and heavy pieces of hardware with harness-type rings, attached to a rectangular wooden board, and a set of metal bars terminating in large nickel plated rings. These devices cleverly gimmicked to allow the spirit medium, hands apparently restrained by ropes tied to the rings, to escape in the darkened séance room and cause various “manifestations” to occur. Length of board 30 ¾”. Oxidation to gimmicked bars, but good working condition. Uncommon.