“NEW HAVEN ANIMATED CHARACTER WATCHES” DISPLAY WITH DICK TRACY & GENE AUTRY.
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Winning Bid:
$287.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
8-7/8x12” stiff cardboard display sign with easel back and die-cut slots for holding New Haven wrist watches. c. 1951. Pictured characters featured on New Haven watches include Gene Autry ( See #2368), Annie Oakley, Dick Tracy. Dick Tracy is pictured on display with Dick Tracy Jr., however watch featured only Dick Tracy w/moving gun. (See item #2277). Watches were priced at $6.95 plus tax. Display has st. warp and lt. trace of wear but unused easel on back. We have sold full displays (with 6 watches) in the past for $4,000-$5,000. However, this is the first time we’ve offered an empty display and this example is by far the best condition we have ever seen. Exc.
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