"MICKEY MOUSE SEED SHOP" COMPLETE BOXED STORE DISPLAY WITH SIGN AND BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$690.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 18, 2007 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 190 - Part II
Item numbers 955 through 2671 in auction 190
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
The original shipping carton which features "Seed Shop" logo design contains complete display for this classic Colorforms produced item from the 1970s. Carton has moderate scattered wear from handling as mailed including a large 12" jagged split on back panel with tape repair. VG. The large cardboard display assembles to size of 18" wide by 60" tall. The display bin contains complete amount of 150 unopened seed packs with matching die-cut weatherproof vinyl plant markers. There are 15 different types of seeds and packaging features great illustrations of characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Practical Pig, Pluto, Goofy, Bambi, Pinocchio and the Seven Dwarfs. Specialty art depicts them as farmers or in scenes involving that particular vegetable or flower. Seeds include - tomato, corn, pumpkin, radish, zinnia, daisy, hollyhock, others. On the front bottom portion of the bin are attached examples of radish pack and marker. The nicely illustrated die-cut cardboard top piece includes separate panel of Minnie with a hoe next to freshly planted butter beans and radish, on the backdrop is Mickey watering flowers. The Minnie piece has some light creases, the top backdrop piece has one connecting flap loose along perforated edge and re-attached on reverse with clear tape. This wear occurred as display was once assembled. Comes with original instruction sheet. Display VF. Seed packs are overall Exc./Mint. Comes with 18.5x22" glossy paper store sign. Light wear as rolled, VF. Final item is 3" dia. store clerk's button. Mickey is depicted saying "Let's Grow America" with additional text "Wonderful World Of Gardening." Top center rim edge has .25" cut in the cello covering that goes through to the paper insert. Button o/w bright and glossy. Fine. This button is scarce and on its own typically sells for around $200. An impressive display.
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