KROGER'S GROCERY STORE TOP VALUE STAMPS "TOPPIE" THE ELEPHANT METAL LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS.
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Winning Bid:
$2,784.26 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1234 in auction 207
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
American Thermos Products Co. ©Top Value Enterprises, Inc. c. 1958 Kroger's promotional lunchbox/thermos set. Toppie the plaid elephant, is featured in repeated front and back panel art w/balloon design band. Differing Toppie images appear on left and right side panels. Box shows obvious wear w/entire outer rim edge showing bare metal and interior showing mostly bare metal. This is more noticeable on back rim edge. Main panels and band have scattered paint nicks/hairline scratches. Bottom of band has wear to raised manufacturer text and has a .5x1" area of paint bubbling. Interior of box shows moderate wear w/paint flaking at edges. VG overall, but main panels remain bright and glossy. Comes w/8" tall metal thermos w/plastic cup. Features repeat illustration of Toppie as seen on box. Moderate wear w/some scattered paint nicks/flakes w/some traces of bare metal showing. VG. One of the top lunchbox rarities, this box is rarely seen and highly sought after.
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