FRANK BUCK FOUR ITEMS INCLUDING TWO SCARCE RINGS.
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Winning Bid:
$208.72 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #212 - Part II
Item numbers 989 through 2633 in auction 212
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
First is a folder 5.5" tall by 4" wide when folded but it opens into four panels with length of 16" and includes five large related photos plus three panels providing information on his 1933 Chicago exhibit which was titled Jungle Camp. Tiniest age tone trace but Exc. Next is a silver luster over brass ring with high relief and partially die-cut elephant head mounted on a band with adjustable prongs and which features small die-cut triangular accents at the left and right. Ring was made by Uncas whose trademark appears on the inside band. Ring was used to promote Frank Buck's 1932 movie "Bring 'Em Back Alive." One of only five examples we've seen in five decades. An outstanding and essentially Mint example of this rare ring. Next is the Frank Buck ivory initial ring with letter "J." In 1939 Ivory Soaps sponsored his radio program and they issued this beautifully designed ring which features elephant head, horseshoe, tiger head and star on the side panels of the Mint luster brass base with adjustable bands. Ring top has inset ivory colored octagonal piece of simulated ivory with large stamped-in and slightly color tinted initial "J." Rings were personalized for the person requesting. Ring top has a little darker tone mixed in with the creamy white but probably actually as made as the ring base is about close to 100% Mint as possible. Rare with this much luster. Last is the "Frank Buck Explorer's Sun Watch." 1.75" tall octagonal piece with brass frame. Underside has silver colored metal for reflecting although metal has become cloudy. Top side has glow-in-the-dark sun dial disk holding both a compass and a brass pointer that can be raised. Loss of the black color from the words "Explorer's Sun Watch." Overall still Fine and offered in 1949 as a tie-in with the Wheaties sponsored Jack Armstrong program.
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