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Psycho-Phone made in New York, estimate $200-300 at Schmidt's.

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At a time many minds were exploring the idea of psychic phenomena as a serious science.

This rare example made by the Psycho-Phone Company of New York from the early 20th century was one advertised at the time as a way of “using your vast unconscious powers to get more out of life”.

Lacking some components, it has an estimate of $200-300 at Missouri saleroom Schmidt’s on March 4.

schmidtsantiques.com