AMOS & ANDY PEPSODENT TOOTHPASTE LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE ADVERTISING STANDEE PAIR.
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Winning Bid:
$556.60 (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:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Pair of die-cut cardboard standees w/easel backs; Amos standing 54.25" tall and depicted holding large tube of Pepsodent "Pepsin-Containing Tooth Paste" w/word balloon reading "Um! Um! Ain't Dis Sumpin'!" Andy stands 61.5" tall and standee has large "Pepsodent" toothpaste box at his feet. Andy frowns and thumbs toward Amos w/word balloon reading "Oh! Sho-Sho Pepsodent! Check An' Double Check," referencing the pair's famous line. Made by U.S. Ptg. & Litho Co. ©1930. Standees fold at center and show much aging/wear w/moisture staining along upper left side of Amos standee and along top of word balloon. 5.5x7.75" area w/top of toothpaste tube and Amos' hand has been reattached and has cardboard reinforcement added on back, and at area at waist to repair split at center. Andy standee has moisture staining along left side, by top of box image, which has corner tip off. Creases at top left of word balloon and at Andy's elbow, which has had 1.75x4.5" piece reattached, w/cardboard reinforcement added on back. Center has also had cardboard reinforcement added on back and at area at waist to repair split at center. Both are Good/VG overall, but still large and impressive display pieces. Among the rarest and best of all Amos 'N' Andy items and the only examples we've offered our 49 years.
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