"POPEYE" RARE BOXED GIRL'S WATCH.
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Winning Bid:
$460.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #209 - Part II
Item numbers 1145 through 2874 in auction 209
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
3x4.5x2" tall wedge-shaped cardboard box w/hinged lid contains velvet-covered insert which holds watch w/7/8" dia. gold luster metal case. Repeated dial design on box lid is marked "Trademark" along w/"Popeye" name. No maker indicated and w/o copyright, but c. 1948. Watch was a production item. Box shows wear w/age spotting and lt. edge wear. Fine. Dial design features image of Popeye from waist up at center w/usual numerals, Olive Oyl taking the place of 3 o'clock, Swee'pea marking 6 o'clock and Wimpy marking 9 o'clock. Has original brown leather straps which show wear and are VG. Watch is wound tight and is not running. VF. Comes w/original foil-covered guarantee folder which has edge/corner tip wear w/some flaking but is Fine. This folder is rare and the first we've seen in our 47 years. Scarce watch w/rare box.
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