RAMSAY, John (1877–1962). TEN RAMSAY MANIPULATION THIMBLES. [Ayr, Scotland, 1940s.] Set of ten knurled metal thimbles embossed with the text “AYR * JOHN RAMSAY / Conjuring Entertainer” around the base, the letters in high relief over a painted red background. Diameter at base approximately ¾", height approximately 7/8". Rubbing to finish, but generally good condition. Uncommonly found in this quantity. Though a greengrocer by trade, Ramsay developed a singular style of sleight-of-hand and misdirection that set him apart from his contemporaries, won him several prizes, and earned him the adulation of many of the field’s top stars, among them Dai Vernon.
RAMSAY, John (1877–1962). TEN RAMSAY MANIPULATION THIMBLES. [Ayr, Scotland, 1940s.] Set of ten knurled metal thimbles embossed with the text “AYR * JOHN RAMSAY / Conjuring Entertainer” around the base, the letters in high relief over a painted red background. Diameter at base approximately ¾", height approximately 7/8". Rubbing to finish, but generally good condition. Uncommonly found in this quantity. Though a greengrocer by trade, Ramsay developed a singular style of sleight-of-hand and misdirection that set him apart from his contemporaries, won him several prizes, and earned him the adulation of many of the field’s top stars, among them Dai Vernon.
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