Harry Houdini's Toy Train and Track.... (Total: 5 )

Description

Harry Houdini's Toy Train and Track. Included is a vintage metal Commodore Vanderbilt toy electric locomotive accompanied by four pieces of track, owned by legendary escape artist Harry Houdini. The items were of a cache of Houdini's personal items, long thought lost, that were discovered and sold for auction in New Jersey in 1980. The train is in Very Good condition with moderate scratching, wear, and paint loss, and the pieces of track are in Very Fine condition. Previously Auctioned by New Jersey Auction Service in 1980.

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