“FAMOUS MONSTERS BUTTONS” LARGE SIZE TRIO WITH RARE DRACULA BUTTON.
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Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
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Item Description
Lot of three 3.5” dia. full color cello buttons made by Elwar Ltd. c. 1965. ©Universal Pictures Inc. These buttons used same images from smaller set but colorized versions with color bkgs. Included are The Mummy, The Phantom and rare variety of Dracula. All have Universal Pictures Co., Inc. copyright on rim curl with exception of Dracula due to ongoing image trademark litigation at the time between Universal and Bela Lugosi’s son. Dracula button is first version which features a stylized version which clearly represents Lugosi’s portrayal as Count Dracula. This version saw limited distribution due to trademark claim by Lugosi’s son. The design was ultimately changed, featuring the more common design showing an altered face, 2 hands instead of one, white bow tie instead of red medallion and differing “Dracula” font. Also, this version sports bloody fangs whereas in final version no blood was present. Rare variety. Lightest traces of wear. Buttons remain glossy and bright. VF overall.
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