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Ouija Board-wooden

By Amandaschaefer, 19 October, 2014
Description

I'm interested in learning more about this wooden Oujia board. I have found very little on it except its from around 1920 and is by J.M. Simmons.  It looks like most board except for the Jewish star and swastika at the bottom.  On the back it looks like a checker board.  I bought it from a friend whom owns a primitive store and I'm using it as a Halloween display.  Thanks. 

Category
Other
Medium
Wood
Distinguishing marks
Board say made by J.M.Simmons E Co Chicago. Says Ouija on the board, black cat and witch on the top, Jewish star and swastika on the bottom.
Condition
Good
Date Period
1920 estimated
History
I don't know anything about it
Price Paid (If known)
$10
For Sale?
Yes
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superking

10 years 8 months ago

Re: Ouija Board-wooden

Very cool, prior to WWII the swastika was a common motif in many cultures and was mostly understood to be a symbol of good luck (Nazi swastika are distinctive and are usually drawn in red, white, and black.

These boards are uncommon, but show up from time to time on ebay, and usually fetch anywhere from $60-125 depending on condition and completeness (whether it has the original box, planchette, etc..)

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10thMountain

10 years 3 months ago

Re: Ouija Board-wooden

Are/have you sold this?

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