"POPEYE LANTERN" BATTERY OPERATED FIGURAL TIN BY LINE MAR WITH BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$525.00
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #185 - Part II
Item numbers 946 through 2530 in auction 185
Value Code:
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Item Description
2-3/8x3.5x7.5" tall color illustrated box shows Popeye lantern on all 4 sides. Top inside flap has instructions for replacement of bulb. .25" puncture on box side, possibly where shoulder hinge of lantern was, noticeable only under close inspection. O/w clean, bright, strong original shape. VF. Comes with 2x2.75x7.5" tall tin lithographed lantern with glass globe in center and original bulb. Arms are hinged with stiff wire between hands to act as handle. Original rubber pipe appears in Popeye's mouth. Bottom back of trousers "©King Features Syndicate." Line Mar logo on back. Minimal scattered paint rubs mostly to back of pants but o/w lantern is N. Mint. c. 1950s.
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