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Lot 20

Hardeen Lock Picking Pen

This auction ended on October 3, 2026. See upcoming auctions from Haversat & Ewing LLC.
Lot number20
Auction54 Featuring Houdini & The Robert Olson Collection
DateOctober 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET
Auction houseHaversat & Ewing LLC
LocationYardley, Pennsylvania

Description

A regular looking brass pen made by the Wearever Co. which was founded in 1918. Pen pulls apart to reveal 4 metal shims inside. Formally the property of Theo Hardeen as acquired by antique magic dealer Elmer Eckam. We cannot verify this was from Houdini, but it was owned by Hardeen. A very clever way to conceal shims. Worn and tarnished from use. $150+