C 1900 MAGICIAN ' S COIN OR TOKEN - MUNDUS VULT DECIPI: DECIPIATUR - HOUDINI LINK
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:14969597 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
This attractive magician's token (coin or medal), dated by references to approximately 1900, was issued by the Martinka Magic Shop in New York City, which was established in 1877 (billed as the oldest magic shop in the U. S.) and once was owned by Harry Houdini. The two sides have identical designs, with a bearded magician in the center, holding his magic wand in one hand and his top hat in the other, each over a cascade of objects that, of course, were appearing magically! ... The words MUNDUS VULT DECIPI: DECIPIATUR (tr: The World Wants to Be Deceived: Let It Be Deceived.) are along the rim. There is no mark for manufacturer or metal content, but the composition is a silver-toned non-magnetic metal. The diameter is approximately 31 mm (nearly 1-1/4"), and there is vertical reeding (milling) on the edge. This item is in very fine condition, with light wear, signs of handling, toning, and some soiling, and it is bright, with a good toned silver color. The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale and serve as part of the description. NOTE: This token is more detailed, has a better silver color, is lighter in color, and is much brighter than is evident in the photos.Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction. In compliance with eBay's payment policy, payment may be made only by PayPal. Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), $4.00 in the U. S. Shipping to addresses outside the U. S. using USPS First Class Mail International, $15.00. NOTE: The U. S. Postal Service has raised its rates considerably! International shipments sometimes are delayed by customs in the countries of receipt, and delivery sometimes takes 2-3 months! The seller is not responsible for safe delivery outside the U. S. because tracking is not available. Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - PLEASE NOTE:· Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.· Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.· We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.Due to the seller's work schedule, trips to the Post Office can be made only when possible. Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.Please check out my other items!THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!
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