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Houdini

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Houdini
A pair of cast metal Judd leg irons, comprising two locking ankle restraints connected by a metal link-chain, the ankle restraints stamped Manufactured by The Mattatuck MFG CE Waterbury Conn USA; matted with a black and white photograph of the magician in the process of being restrained, and a document concerning provenance -- overall measurements 20½x23½in. (52x60cm.), framed; accompanied by two letters concerning provenance (one loose) (2)

Provenance

Ex-lot 376 Houdini Magical Hall of Fame & The Houdini-Hardeen Collection Butterfields, Los Angeles, 15 November, 1999

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Lot Essay

Originally designed for the means of a physical restraint to be used on the feet or ankles to allow walking but prevent running and kicking, the leg irons would form an integral part of Houdini's escape act.

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