"SEUSS NAVY - NUZZLEPUSS - OFFICIAL SEAL" RARE METAL ASHTRAY.
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Winning Bid:
$287.50
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
Item Description
5.5" dia. hollow white metal w/text in lower relief around rim has 3.75" tall figure in center wearing admiral hat w/low relief anchor on his chest. Unmarked but likely issued by Esso. c. 1940. Dr. Seuss launched the "Seuss Navy" in 1936 when he designed the Essomarine booth for Standard Oil at the National Motorboat Show in Grand Central Palace. Visitors were signed on as admirals, handed diplomas and photographed w/cardboard Dr. Seuss characters. Eventually the entire fleet of Standard Oil tankers were commissioned into the Seuss Navy. Ashtray has trace of lt. wear and has nice patina. Underside has molding hole as made. VF. A rare artifact from Dr. Seuss's early advertising days.
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