RARE “FLASH GORDON HOME FOUNDRY SET.”
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Auction #201 - Part II
Item numbers 1409 through 3152 in auction 201
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Item Description
9.25x15.5x1.75” deep box contains parts for smaller of 2 Flash Gordon casting sets by Home Foundry Mfg. Co. Inc. ©1934 KFS, Inc. Lid art includes comic strip reprint panels by Alex Raymond. Box has original insert to hold the various pieces in place. Has some stray paint marks and 4” surface paper lift at top center. VG. Box bottom remains free of splits with tiny 1/8” hole from peg on underside. Fine. Lid shows lt. corner tip wear and some color rubs at edges with .25x.5” and .5x1” area of paint touch-ups as well as .75x.75” area of scattered surface paper lift from price tag removal that has some ink touch-ups. Overall, lid remains bright and clean. VF. Box is in nicer condition than usually found. Vise shown on lid is missing as are 3 unpainted lead figures that came as sample of what you were to make and “pigs” of casting metal. Rest of set consists of electric upright casting ladle with base, pair of wooden handles, bottle of paint and paint brush. Also has 2-piece mold used to cast 2.5” tall figures of Flash Gordon on horse, Dale and Patrolman. Flash Gordon sets are pictured and described in the accompanying 4.5x7.75” 32-page instruction book/catalogue. Booklet also shows 2 different Mickey Mouse sets plus many other box sets and additional molds. Moderate handling wear with creases and tears. VG. Contents show general wear from use but no serious defects and molds are Fine+.
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