MICKEY MOUSE SAALHEIMER & STRAUSS GERMAN TIN MECHANICAL BANK.
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Winning Bid:
$8,437.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
2-1/8x3.5x6-7/8" tall tin litho mechanical bank made in Germany by Saalheimer & Strauss, c. 1930-1936. Small text on side notes "By Exclusive Agreement With The Ideal Films Ltd." One of four different (but similar) designs, this bank depicts Mickey Mouse w/one hand by his waist and the other pointing upward. Other varieties depict Mickey w/hands clasped in front of him, playing accordion and dancing. Back of all versions is the same, featuring Mickey w/camera and "Smile Please!" text. Additional instruction text at bottom reads "If You Only Pull My Ear - You Will See My Tongue Appear. Place A Coin Upon My Tongue - Save Your Money While You're Young." Mechanical action works thusly - when Mickey's ear (at left) is pulled downward, his tongue sticks out, coin is placed on tongue and is deposited within bank when ear is let go. Mickey's eyes also move when ear is pulled. All actions work well. Scattered aging w/some pinpoint spots of oxidation, none overly distracting. "Roof" of bank has darkened w/age and base has some corner bends. 3/8" streak of bare metal showing on Mickey's nose w/paint wear to ears and tongue. Top front of bank has .75" indent, but o/w bank is still Fine overall w/rich color and glossy appearance. All four varieties of this bank are extremely rare and highly desirable to both mechanical bank and Disneyana collectors.
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