"MICKEY MOUSE" EXCEPTIONAL DELUXE BOXED JEWELRY SET & MANUFACTURER'S PROMOTIONAL LETTER.
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Winning Bid:
$1,275.21 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #210 - Part II
Item numbers 1271 through 3109 in auction 210
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Item Description
5x7x.75" deep box contains complete three-piece set by Cohn & Rosenberger Inc., who produced some of the nicest Disney jewelry of any era. 1935. Different configurations were produced w/at least two different box styles. This is only the second deluxe boxed set we have offered in our 47 years and both contents and lid art differ from the previous example which we sold in 2008 for $2,875. This lid features two different Mickey Mouse and two different Minnie Mouse images. Inside of box is complete w/dividers and three matching insert cards w/Mickey images. Box has moderate dust soiling. Still tight and Fine. Insert cards are VF. First item is 3.25" tall purse w/enameled metal frame and mesh body complete w/attached chain link handle and die-cut Mickey attachment. Second is metal bracelet w/enamel paint and images of Mickey, Minnie and Pluto having a picnic, singing, etc. Third is necklace w/three different metal (w/enamel paint) Mickey charms of him walking, in cart and riding bicycle. Bracelet has moderate aging/luster wear as boxed over the years. Fine. The other two have lesser amounts of wear/aging and are VF. Comes w/8.5x11" typed letter on Cohn & Rosenberger Inc. stationery dated Sept. 25, 1935 and addressed to Alexander Drysdale & Son store of Bennington, VT. Text encourages "Jewelry Buyer" to consider selling their line of products for the Christmas season. Specifically mentions a variety of their products and prices. Letter has lt. wear as folded but Exc. and a great complement to the boxed jewelry set.
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