PINOCCHIO LARGE MOTORIZED STORE DISPLAY.
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$1,380.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #196 - Part II
Item numbers 976 though 2670 in auction 196
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Item Description
Impressive size Pinocchio 13x15x38" tall is attached to the original 15" square wood base. c. 1940. Front edge of base has company decal and this was produced by Metropolitan Mechanical Display Co. of New York. Pinocchio's head and shoes are composition, arms and legs are wood and body is hard rubber type material. Apparently hands were made from a less stable material and did not survive. These have been replaced with stuffed plush hands that are of correct size and style. Has original outfit of cotton shirt and velveteen vest and pants. Pants have large metal buttons. Re-wired and working. Pinocchio's eyes light as he moves his head, arms and upper body. Base has moderate scattered wear to the green paint. Much of the top layer of the name decal is missing but text imprint remains. Pants have noticeable fading and large areas of moisture staining. Rest of outfit shows just lt. aging. Some restoration to Pinocchio's nose but all blends. Rest of body has additional scattered wear and aging including 1" dia. paint flake to hair. Few scattered hairlines but nothing distracting. Overall VG. The most impressive Pinocchio item we've ever offered and the only example of this display we've seen in our 41 years. From the Tomart Archives and comes with COA signed by Tom Tumbusch & Ted Hake.
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