“THE POPEYE WRIST WATCH” IN BOX.
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Winning Bid:
$1,581.25
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #201 - Part II
Item numbers 1409 through 3152 in auction 201
Item Description
©1935 King Features Syndicate Inc. Made by New Haven Clock Co. 2-3/8x4.75x1” deep cardboard box has nice top lid graphics with Popeye sitting at restaurant looking at wrist watch saying “Yam Always On Time Since I Got This Yere Watch” as Ham Gravy says “In Time For Some Spinach.” Art is signed at lower left by creator Segar. Three side panels have additional images of Popeye along with Wimpy, Olive Oyl and Castor Oyl. Box is loose from back hinge so lid now lifts off rather than being attached. Corners tight. Fine. Die-cut hard cardboard insert holds watch with original leather band. 1-1/8x1.25” chrome accent metal case. Has nice image of Popeye walking with his arms for watch hands. Bkg. includes characters Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Ham Gravy and others. Has instruction papers and warranty under insert. Watch band has some lt. wear. Bright luster on case. Clear dial. Works. Exc. Wonderful graphics. A rare watch with even rarer box. The only boxed example we’ve offered in over 44 years.
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