"MICKEY MOUSE" FIRST AMERICAN MADE TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$2,656.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, June 23, 2011 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part II
Item numbers 1429 through 3205 in auction 203
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Complete and all original, 6" tall figure constructed mostly of wood plus stiff rope arms, stiff cord tail and rubber-covered fabric ears. Front of body has "Mickey Mouse" decal w/1928-1930 Disney copyright. Page 49 of "The Disneyana Book" by Munsey shows the original sketch for this toy by Disney artist Burt Gillette and notes it was the first toy made by George Borgfeldt & Co. in 1930. Tail is attached to a metal lever and this is pushed down causing Mickey's head to rise into the air about .5". Tail is complete with wood tip. Decal has a few tiny flakes/rubs but is nearly 100% complete. Ears have moderate wear. Minor traces of paint wear and a tiny hole on back of body. Overall still VF and the nicest example of the few we have been able to offer over our 45 years. The last example we sold (which had a replaced foot) brought $2,530. Rare, historic and a must have for any Disneyana collection.
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