“THE BRER GANG” LIMITED EDITION FRAMED PIN SET.
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Winning Bid:
$284.62 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part II
Item numbers 1187 through 2776 in auction 200
Value Code:
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Item Description
10.75x12.5” black wood frame has double mat with opening of 5x7” around animated enameled pin set that is single connected unit 5.25” long. Relief mounted to bkg. scene of forest. Depicts Brer Bear holding onto Brer Fox’s tail who holds metal ball chain connected to Brer Rabbit. Attached to back of frame is a metal control rod which hangs down about 1” from bottom center. This is used to operate the pin, it moves bear’s arms as well as arm of fox so rabbit appears to hop about. Inventive design which can be activated while still hanging on a wall. At bottom center of mat is 1” dia. medallion pin with image and text “Disney’s Pin Trading Around The World.” Issued for Feb. 2, 2003 event at Walt Disney World. Very limited edition of just 50 and issued at $125. It was an instant sell-out. Artist was Ralph Kent. Comes with certificate and original box/shipping carton. Mint and ready for display. A much sought-after item in the pin collecting community. From the Tomart Archives and comes with COA signed by Tom Tumbusch and Ted Hake.
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