"KOOL CIGARETTES" WILLIE THE PENGUIN LARGE FIGURAL COUNTER TOP DISPLAY.
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Winning Bid:
$316.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 2, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1553 in auction 202
Value Code:
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Item Description
14" tall c. 1940s. Nicely designed painted paper mache, likely made by King Cole Company of Canton, Ohio. Left side has metal button with cord with attached clear plastic monocle which fits into slot behind beak. Beak has hole at left side as made to hold cigarette. Monocle is professional replacement. Front area of chest had moderate damage and has had professional restoration including some text. VF/Exc. appearance. Nice example of this iconic ad figure.
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