Micky Mouse Large Swiss Tin
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Starting Bid:
$400.00
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #183 - Part II
Item numbers 1292-2528 in auction 183
Value Code:
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Item Description
8.25x10.25x7" deep tin litho container from the 1930s for Disch Ltd., a sweet factory founded in Othmarsingen, Switzerland. Hoffmann in Thun made the tin for the factory. All of these names appear on the back panel of the tin along w/"Par Aut. De Walt Disney Mickey-Mouse." Has hinged lid and this features image of Mickey standing next to Minnie who looks in a mirror and brushes her hair, Pluto sits between them. A second frightened and smaller Mickey tugs on the larger Mickey's tail. Front and back panels are of Mickey and Minnie fleeing from a lion who charges after them. The right and left side panels feature Mickey next to Minnie who sits on a log. Interior remains totally clean. Outside has moderate scattered amount of small paint nicks and scratches up to about 2" long, small scattered traces of aging, a few minor indents really only visible in reflected light. Overall appearance remains totally bright and clean w/high gloss finish. Fine. Graphic and impressive tin.
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