"HOWDY DOODY WRIST WATCH" WITH DIE-CUT DISPLAY SIGNED BY BUFFALO BOB SMITH.
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Winning Bid:
$590.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
11
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 7, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 7, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #228 - Part 2
Value Code:
H/I - $200 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
Packaging is 2.25x4.25x7" tall overall and includes thin plastic cover. Ingraham, ©1954 Kagran. Box bottom reads "Howdy Doody Wrist Watch - It's New - It Teaches Time." Slot at top of base holds die-cut cardboard display figure of Howdy as Sheriff. Character portraits on dial include Howdy, Clarabell, Princess and Dilly-Dally. Base platform shows some lt. corner tip wear and remains bright and glossy w/rich color. Back of die-cut figure has been boldly signed in blue felt tip pen "Your Old Pals - Howdy Doody & Buffalo Bob Smith." VF/Exc. Plastic cover has yellowed w/age and shows obvious wear in the form of large cracks/denting to top. Good/VG. Comes w/watch-specific guarantee/instructions folder w/Howdy portrait. Display holds .75x1-3/8" chrome luster metal watch w/original red leather bands (also issued w/blue bands), which still has original "Howdy Doody - 6.95 Plus Tax" foil price band. Crystal has lightly yellowed w/age but watch is o/w unused, old store stock. NM but needs a simple cleaning to run. Choice condition example. Comes with Hake's COA and JSA COA.
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