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Clock dial pointer and spindle

This pointer and spindle would be used with a clock dial. The clock dial (see item N187 for an example) is held or suspended from a stand. The pointer can be handed out for examination. The magician asks the audience for a number from 1 to 12, and then places the pointer on the spindle and spins it. The pointer will always stop at the chosen number.

Item Details

Size Total length of pointer is 285mm.
Date First half of 20th century.
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Ref no N3462