SKY KING “SPY-DETECTO-WRITER” NM.
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Starting Bid:
$143.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 191 - Part II
Item numbers 955 though 2537 in auction 191
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Item Description
Heavy metal premium 2.25” long and 5/8” thick issued w/either brass or aluminum case and this version is brass. Derby Foods Inc., 1949. Premium is designed w/owner’s personalized serial number at upper right “171555.” Top surface features decoding wheel plus opening to serve as a magnifying glass. Right side edge has opening w/internal red wheel which can be used to ink stamp individual alphabet letters. One side edge has images of Sky King’s plane “Flying Arrow” and his horse “Yellow Fury.” While opposite side edge serves as a rule, underside of piece has full figure of Sky King w/his initials stamped alongside. One of the most complex decoders of all time and extremely well made. Beautiful NM luster. Superb example.
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