TOM MIX "SUN WATCH" WITH INSTRUCTIONS/PREMIUM FOLDER/AD.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Value Code:
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Item Description
Lot of four. First is 5/8" wide by 2.25" dia. aluminum ring. 1935 Ralston premium. Ring (watch) has original string handle and internal Sun Watch insert strip for gauging time of day by allowing sunlight through a tiny hole on opposite side of ring. Watch also has both sliding aluminum clips, one with Tom Mix Ranch symbol and other inscribed "Eat Ralston Daily." Premium is complete and Exc. Comes with 8x10" one-sided, folded as issued instruction sheet. Light age toning. Fine. Next is 9.25x14" two-sided "1938 Premium Catalogue" with "Straight Shooter Order Blank." Catalogue includes: photo in frame, dangle bracelet, lucky wrist band, Tom Mix signal set, compass and magnifying glass, signet ring, sunwatch, secret telephone, championship cowboy belt, movie make-up kit, secret ink writing set. 3" long tear at fold. Aged. VG. Last is 10x15" Sunday funnies comic strip with premium offers including sun watch and ad "Tune In Ralston Straight Shooters Program." Mail-in coupon expires 1937. Margin uneveness. Light aging. VG. Premium rarely found with instruction paper. Nice group.
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