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Harry Houdini's Handcuffs & Key

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Harry Houdini's personal used handcuffs and a single key

Provenance: From the direct estate of Ginette Quinn

Included will be a letter of authenticity from Harry Houdini's personal caretaker

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Harry Houdini's Handcuffs & Key

Name: Harry Houdini's Handcuffs & Key
SKU: 42537091
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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