SPECTACULAR MICKEY & MINNIE MOUSE RARE & LARGE EMBOSSED FRENCH SAND PAIL.
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Winning Bid:
$4,174.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
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Item Description
Large 8.5" tall (14" tall to top of upright handle) tin litho sand pail made in France, mid-1930s. Pail is marked "EGDA" and has "Par Aut. Walt Disney - Mickey Mouse S.A." text. Pail features two repeated scenes depicting Mickey Mouse playing concertina while standing atop large drum as Minnie Mouse dances. Images are nicely embossed. Minor dent to top rim w/scattered moderate wear/oxidation to interior. Exterior has .25" spot of discoloration above one of Minnie's heads. Rest of exterior has some scattered nicks/scratches but remains bright and glossy w/vibrant color. Fine overall. In the book "Comic Character Metal Sand Toys" by Doug and Pat Wengel, they note that this is perhaps the finest Disney sand pail ever produced, a sentiment we share. Very rare and the first example we've offered in our 48 years. From the Doug & Pat Wengel Collection and this is the actual example shown in their book "Comic Character Metal Sand Toys."
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