“MICKEY MOUSE AND HIS PALS” GUMBALL MACHINE.
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Winning Bid:
$3,162.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
11
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #201 - Part II
Item numbers 1409 through 3152 in auction 201
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Gumball machine unit itself has base dia. of 7” and height of 13.5”. Black porcelain finish and stainless steel fittings with Owens’ crystal bowl and theft-proof slot mechanism. Interior surface of bowl has choice wrap-around decal featuring multiple images of Mickey, Minnie and their nephews, Donald and his nephews, Goofy and Pluto. Images include them having a parade, circus theme, western theme. Made by Hamilton Enterprises, Inc. ©1938. Designed for countertop use but it could also be mounted on a stand for floor use but this stand had to be acquired separately. Machine does come with a separate vintage cast iron stand as well as the original generic cardboard box. Partially filled with assortment of gumballs for display purposes. Trace of wear at coin slot and few small traces of wear to porcelain finish. Decal remains clear, distinct and near 100% complete. Working and complete with key. VF. An exceptional display piece for both collectors of Disneyana and gumball machines. One of only a few we’ve offered in our 44 years.
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