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Harry Houdini Skeleton Key
Harry Houdini Skeleton Key
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Bronze skeleton key owned and used by Harry Houdini

Key is stamped with initials of Harry Houdini

Provenance: On August 22, 1993 the late Richard Wresch's son, Dr. Robert R. Wresch sold his father's collection to Joe Tanner. Dr. Richard Wresch acquired the key from the collection of A. Nugent in 1954. A. Nugent purchased many Houdini items, including the key, directly from Hardeen Houdini in the early 1930's.

Includes a COA from Joe Tanner
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