"DENNIS THE MENACE DENTIST SET."
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Winning Bid:
$632.50
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
13x18.25x5.25" deep cardboard box w/illustrated lid contains set by Pressman Toy Corp. ©1952 Post Hall Syndicate. Box lid features great Hank Ketchum illustration of Dennis using this set as Ruff looks on. Box shows scattered aging/wear w/extensive glue repair to lid, running along entirety of top edge and both left corners. Scattered edge wear/aging w/spot of paint at upper left. Box has both inserts, one w/glue-repaired corner. 1.5" line impression/puncture to lid. Box is VG overall. Interesting set includes 10.75" tall battery-operated hard plastic dentist's station w/simulated light, drill, sink and faucet, tin of "Small Fry 'Gold' Filling" putty, seven chrome plastic tools (w/cup and two-piece topper), larger cup, "Ipana" toothbrush, box of "Ipana" toothpaste and composition head w/hinged, ventriloquist doll-like jaw dummy of "Tommy - Dennis' Patient And Friend" to practice on. Tommy's teeth (including one removable) include some cavities w/remnants of the "Gold Filling" putty. Face has some typical surface stresslines at mouth and wear to lip paint. Fine overall. Rest of contents show some scattered aging and are Fine to Exc. Nearly complete, missing burs (but comes w/separate bur stand). Set comes w/illustrated instructions and dental care booklet which both show some handling wear. Fine. Interesting set. Scarce as boxed.
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