Hardeen Lock Picking Pen

Updated September 21, 2026

Lot number20
Auction#54 Featuring Houdini & The Robert Olson Collection
DateOctober 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
Auction houseHaversat & Ewing LLC
LocationYardley, Pennsylvania

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+

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