BOXED "POPEYE LANTERN" BATTERY OPERATED FIGURAL TIN BY LINE MAR.
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Winning Bid:
$977.50
Bids:
7
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
2-3/8x3.5x7.5" tall color illustrated box shows Popeye lantern on all four sides. Top inside flap has instructions for replacement of bulb. .25" hole on box side, possibly where shoulder hinge of lantern was o/w clean, bright, strong original shape. VF. 2x2.75x7.5" tall tin lithographed lantern has glass globe in center w/original bulb. Arms are hinged w/stiff wire between hands to act as handle. Original rubber pipe appears at Popeye's mouth. Bottom back of trousers reads "© King Features Synd." w/Line Mar logo. Two .5" paint scuffs on blue trousers o/w lantern is N. Mint. c. 1950s.
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