MICKEY MOUSE & MINNIE MOUSE LARGE SWISS CANDY TIN.
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Winning Bid:
$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #221 - Part II
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Item Description
8.25x10.25x7" deep tin litho container from the 1930s for Disch Ltd., a candy factory founded in Othmarsingen, Switzerland. Hoffmann in Thun made the tin for the factory. All of these names appear on the back panel of the tin along w/"Par Aut. De Walt Disney Mickey-Mouse" text. Hinged lid features image of Mickey Mouse standing next to Minnie Mouse who looks in a mirror and brushes her hair. Pluto sits between them. A second, frightened and smaller Mickey tugs on his larger counterpart's tail. Front/back panels show Mickey and Minnie being chased by lion. Right/left side panels feature Mickey next to Minnie, who sits on log. Interior has scattered luster wear w/some oxidation along inner base seam and to 1.5x2" area. Lid and front side panel (just over Mickey's head) have a few small outward dents w/bare metal showing. Exterior shows scattered wear w/bare metal showing though on raised ridges around top and on lid, which has some residue along back left edge. Overall appearance remains bright and clean w/glossy finish. Fine overall. Graphic and impressive tin. Michael J. Stern Collection.
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