IMPRESSIVE LARGE REDDY KILOWATT FIGURAL FLOOR DISPLAY.
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Winning Bid:
$4,698.84
Bids:
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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:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
53.75“ overall tall display. 45” tall x 27” wide large figure of Reddy Kilowatt. 1950s. Constructed out of substantial quality .75" thick painted wood and has papier mache hands, feet, and head. Back of 11” diameter head is a 5.5“x6.5“ cut opening (which allows access to wiring on the inside of the head) with insert as made. This insert has a 1.75“ opening to let heat escape. Two 2.5“ tall, .25“ thick “lightning bolt antennas” protrude from top of Reddy’s head. He also has a 200 Watt Sylvania light bulb for a nose, which can be easily changed if it burns out. Figure stands on an 8.75“ tall, 22” diameter revolving base. Base has a 2” strip of thin aluminum, which basically covers the edge where revolving platform meets the base. Base has 2-3” tall letters reading, “Reddy Kilowatt.” Rear of base has a 7x13” opening, which allows access to a rheostat, which allows his nose to be adjusted from a soft glow to a brilliant light. Inside base is an electric motor with a revolving cam that continuously rotates the platform/figure left and right over approximately a 3-4” distance. Original power cord is still affixed via being attached to the back of the body of figure. White areas have a few small black rub marks, but almost all are on the reverse surfaces and of a very minor nature. Small bit of red paint off the base of his right “antenna.” Overall condition is VF with just minor traces of age and use, but overall displaying bright and clean. The ultimate Reddy Kilowatt display piece for this iconic advertising character. Unique. Please call for shipping information.
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