469. Houdini (Beatrice).- A yew walking cane, the silver knob decorated with a continuous scene with Chinese figures, the top surface with the engraved inscription “Beatrice Houdini to Edw. Saint”, overall length 868mm., maximum diameter of the top 42mm.
est. £2000 – £3000
Edward Saint was Beatrice Houdini’s manager after the death of Harry Houdini. They formed a close relationship, sharing a small bungalow in Hollywood. They were both involved in the final Houdini séance held in October 1936, with Edward Saint taking cgarge of the proceedings.