MICKEY MOUSE & PLUTO RARE PARAGON CHINA MUG GIVEN AS CHRISTMAS GIFT BY HRH THE DUCHESS OF YORK.
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$1,808.95 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part II
Item numbers 978 through 2735 in auction 216
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Item Description
2.75" tall. Made in England w/"Royal Paragon" mark on underside. Additional text on underside reads in full "A Christmas Gift From H.R.H. The Duchess Of York - December 25th, 1934." H.R.H. refers to Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of York, who was at the time Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later Queen Elizabeth to King George VI and then, as of 1952 upon her daughter Elizabeth's coronation, The Queen Mother. These wonderful mugs were distributed to children in orphanages in London and surrounding areas. Mug features choice graphics w/front featuring Mickey Mouse and Pluto in a rowboat running into "No Fishing" sign. Back image is of Mickey w/fishing rod, his line's hook caught on his pants. 1-5/8" hairline by tree image w/Mickey and Pluto, but this blends and is really only noticeable on interior of mug, and only upon close inspection. Mug o/w displays Exc. One of the most exceptional Paragon pieces we've offered in our 48 years. Rare and the only example we know of. Doug & Pat Wengel Collection.
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