CAPTAIN VIDEO "FLYING SAUCER" SILVER BASE AND WITH LUMINOUS SAUCER VARIETY.
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Winning Bid:
$575.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part II
Item numbers 1554 through 3213 in auction 202
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
This is the same 1951 ring issued by both Post Toasties and Power House candy except the base of this is in silver rather than brass luster. Metal base has pinpoints of oxidation on the interior surfaces but the exterior silver luster remains essentially Mint. Unlike the previous aluminum saucer this one has its underside coated in a luminous material and it does glow brightly in the dark so it creates quite an effect if launched after light exposure in a dark area. The aluminum has some trivial bends in the metal around its outer perimeter but nothing that detracts from its appearance or function. In our experience this silver luster base is about five times scarcer than the brass version. Exc.
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