MICKEY MOUSE GERMAN & ZELL BANK PAIR.
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Winning Bid:
$209.99 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #219 - Part II
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Pair of 1930s banks featuring Mickey Mouse. 4.25" tall bank designed like a book w/embossed oilcloth fabric over brass. Zell Products Co. Bank features classic Mickey image on front. These came in a variety of colors and this is version in red w/black accents. Missing key. Scattered edge wear and aging to brass corners. Fine/VF. Comes w/2.5" dia. by 3" tall tin litho bank designed like a beehive. Marked "Made In Germany - Elbezet" on side. Wraparound scene depicts Mickey holding empty jar in one hand w/key in the other as if about to open locked beehive door to retrieve honey. Sides have images of bees and flowers. Underside has trap and comes w/key. Bank has scattered wear and even aging w/trace surface oxidation to Mickey's face. Fine overall. Scarce.
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