"MICKEY MOUSE BANK" ZELL BANK TRIO.
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Winning Bid:
$189.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part II
Item numbers 1235 through 2949 in auction 207
Value Code:
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Item Description
These banks came in both standard and World's Fair versions as well as a number of color varieties depending on the style. Included here are standard 2.25x4.25x2" tall green version and "1933-1934 Chicago - Mickey And Minnie At The World's Fair" cream version, both designed like chests. Metal overlaid w/lightly embossed oilcloth fabric, brass-plated side panels. Brick pattern and on top are full figure images of Mickey and Minnie w/text on standard version reading "Mickey Mouse Bank - Be Thrifty - Save Your Coins." On front side is "Mickey Mouse Bank" entrance w/portraits of Mickey and Minnie at windows w/additional text "Deposit Your Coins In The Mickey Mouse Bank." Complete w/generic key. Moderate luster wear to the brass-plated side panels, lt. wear to the fabric-covered body. Fine. Expo version has three images of buildings from the Fair on front and has scattered age spotting to fabric-covered body, mostly on back. Missing generic key and bottom panel has been pried open, w/some bending to the metal. VG. Third bank is 4.25" tall and designed like a book w/embossed oilcloth fabric over brass. Front features classic image of Mickey. Missing key. Small trace of edge wear but o/w Exc. All are 1930s by Zell Products Co.
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