7.5x7.5x3.25" deep illustrated cardboard box contains complete and unused set by Ohio Art, 1930s. Box is complete w/insert that holds the five-piece tin litho set. Small size sand pail is 2-7/8" tall (4-3/8" to top of raised handle) and depicts Mickey Mouse running a beverage stand while trying to get the attention of Minnie Mouse and Clarabelle Cow as Pluto licks a pitcher. Comes w/7-1/8" long tin litho shovel that has image of Mickey diving into large wave as Minnie watches from beach. The other generic (as issued) pieces are three different sand molds. Tiny paint marks as produced but set remains unused and Exc./NM, old store stock. Top of die-cut lid is scene of Mickey and Minnie at the beach using sand set as Horace Horsecollar watches from the water. Two side panels feature different images of Mickey and Minnie w/sand set. Box is evenly aged and shows heavy wear w/lid having been reattached w/tape, bottom half w/images is loose but included. 1" corner piece off front side panel at upper left. Despite issues, box corners remain tight. VG overall. Rare set as boxed and in this high grade condition. We offered this set w/slightly different contents w/different sand molds and generic shovel in out March 2012 auction, where it sold for $2,401. From the Doug & Pat Wengel Collection and this is the actual example shown in their book "Comic Character Metal Sand Toys."