20th Century A pair of Judd leg irons worn by Harry Houdini ...

Hammer

£3,000

20th Century
A pair of Judd leg irons worn by Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926)
The leg irons patented 2 August, 1904, PAT Number 766263
Along with a certificate of authenticity issued by The Houdini Magical Hall of Fame and the Houdini-Hardeen Collection

Provenance:
Houdini Magical Hall of Fame & The Houdini-Hardeen CollectionButterfields, Los Angeles, 15 November, 1999, Lot 376; 
Christie's, Popular Culture: Film & Entertainment Memorabilia, 23 November 2011, Lot 68

From the Dr Mohammed S Farsi Collection

Dimensions:
(Frame) 20 in. (H) x 23 in. (W)