"CLEO" FROM PINOCCHIO RARE TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER AND VALENTINE.
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Winning Bid:
$994.92 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
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
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Lot of two. First and foremost is 3" tall figural china toothbrush holder depicting Cleo w/open mouth for placement of a toothbrush. c. 1940. Foreign issue w/markings on underside that can only partially be made out but names of "Cleo/Disney" are legible. Great design and one of the few figural pieces produced for this character. Exc. This rare item is listed in "Antique Toothbrush Holders" price guide published by Schiffer w/value of $2500+. Second item is 5.75" tall diecut mechanical valentine © 1939. Minor wear, inked name at bottom. VF. From the Deak Stagemyer Collection.
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