MICKEY MOUSE WHIRLIGIG RARE CELLULOID WIND-UP TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$1,038.40 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
7
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 20, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 240 Session #2
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Toy has total height of 10", the Mickey Mouse figure itself is 4.5" tall. Made in Japan, 1930s. Distributed by Geo. Borgfeldt Corp. Toy came in box noting it as "Mickey Mouse Whirligig" and is mostly celluloid, w/pair of metal bells attached to one of Mickey's shoes. Built-in key on round celluloid ball attached to wooden base. Works when wound, causing Mickey to spin and ring the bells. Celluloid parasol also twirls and has accent strands that have die-cut flower attachments. Mickey figure has some lt., even aging but is free of any cracks/dents. Small areas of wear to ball seam and .25x.5" celluloid defect beside key w/small crack beside this. VF overall. Michael Lartigaut Collection.
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