"DICK TRACY SECRET SWITCH FLASHLIGHT" FULL STORE DISPLAY,
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Winning Bid:
$474.38 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
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
Value Code:
I/J - $400 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
6-5/8x7.75x1-7/8" deep die-cut cardboard store counter display contains complete amount of three 3-1/8" tall "Dick Tracy Secret Switch Flashlights" w/painted metal bodies and plastic ends, w/the "Secret Switch" feature that flips up to reveal light. Sides have "Dick Tracy Flashlight" text and Tracy portrait above shield shape. Bantam-Lite Inc. © Chicago Tribune. 1950s. Flashlights come w/original batteries and are each Exc. Display features great Tracy portrait image and two inset images showing how to use flashlight. Only sold for 79¢. Instructions on bottom. Die-cut tray for holding flashlights shows wear w/heavy creases/surface cracks and sides of display are creased. Right side has .25" tear. Fine overall. Flashlights alone are scarce, so this display is very rare and the first we've seen in our 48 years.
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