"MICKEY MOUSE" FIRST AMERICAN-MADE TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$1,203.60
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 14, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 14, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
6" tall figure constructed mostly of wood plus stiff rope arms, stiff cord tail and rubber-covered fabric ears. Front of body has near complete "Mickey Mouse" decal w/1928-1930 Disney copyright. Page 49 of "The Disneyana Book" by Munsey shows the original sketch for this toy by Disney artist Burt Gillette and notes it was the first toy distributed by George Borgfeldt & Co. in 1930. Tail is attached to a metal lever and when this is pushed down, it causes Mickey's head to rise into the air about .5". This example has removable head. Tail is complete w/wooden knob tip. Decal has a few tiny flakes/rubs but is nearly 100% complete. Ears have moderate wear w/cracking to rubber surface. Complete and all original. Scattered paint wear to white areas of face (mainly on/by nose) w/some dust soiling to white of face. Still Fine overall. We have only offered a few of these in our 52 years and they typically sell in the $2,000 range (even w/replacement pieces). Rare, historic and a must-have for any Disneyana collection.
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