Made of brass with a glass pane, this is the original with the patent number stamped on one side which also aids in the performance of the effect. Many of these older units by now have heavy chipping around the opening by which the pencil passes through. This one only a minor shaving of glass 1/4" wide at the longest point. The metal frame itself is fine with no dents having the usual plating thin seen at this point in its life.

Includes instructions and the early Steamboat Joker playing card that was clipped within. Condition very good