A Historic Journey Through The Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A Historic Journey Through the Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland, our latest exhibition and auction of over 900 Disney artifacts. The collection includes many one-of-a-kind and exceptionally rare items from the history of both the Disney Studio and Disney Parks. Highlights of the Walt Disney Studios include an original production background from the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon "Ozzy of the Mounted," the original artwork for a 1932 Mickey Mouse comic strip, a Gustaf Tenggren layout drawing for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, an original Walt Disney Studios animator's desk, original Mary Blair concept paintings, rare animator's maquettes, Walt Disney autographs, and much more.

Highlights from the Disney Parks include a large entrance "Welcome" sign from Disneyland, a wooden sign from a Jungle Cruise boat, silkscreened attraction posters, an original Pirates of the Caribbean concept painting by Marc Davis, an original Sleeping Beauty Castle concept by Eyvind Earle, an original It's a Small World concept by Mary Blair, pre-opening Tomorrowland concept drawings by Herb Ryman, and much more.

Ahead of the May 14-15 auction weekend, we hope you will stop in to see the curated exhibit of these rare Disney artifacts between April 18th and May 11th. More information to come.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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Mickey Mouse Main Street Station Flag.434 - Mickey Mouse Main Street Station Flag.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A very rare double-sided Main Street Station entrance flag featuring a large image of Mickey Mouse. This style of flag was flown
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m********e for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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Pair of 1955 Disneyland Photos.435 - Pair of 1955 Disneyland Photos.
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(Disneyland, c.1980s) A pair of oversized photo prints mounted to board that commemorate historic moments during the Park's opening year. The ph...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********l for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Disneyland Main Street Constable Hat Badge.436 - Disneyland Main Street Constable Hat Badge.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s-70s) A vintage Park-used hat badge worn by Disneyland's security officers, or "Constables," on Main Street. Main ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Walt Disney at Disneyland Slide and Negative.437 - Walt Disney at Disneyland Slide and Negative.
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(Disneyland, 1960/63) A pair of vintage 1960s transparency images of Walt Disney at Disneyland. The 35mm color transparency film slide features the Gr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Disneyland Railroad Electronic Tracking Board.438 - Disneyland Railroad Electronic Tracking Board.
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(Disneyland, c.1985-88) A Disneyland Railroad Electronic Tracking Board once utilized to report the location of all five trains and their rolling stoc
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to s*****r for (2,000.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,420.00
 
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Disneyland Railroad Grand Canyon Diorama Sign.439 - Disneyland Railroad Grand Canyon Diorama Sign.
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(Disneyland, c.1958) A sign heralding the scenic route around Disneyland via the Grand Canyon Diorama. These signs were attached to lampposts, station
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to k******8 for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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Disneyland Railroad Caution Sign.440 - Disneyland Railroad Caution Sign.
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(Disneyland, c.2016-17) A caution sign created for the Disneyland Railroad. After the reshaping of Frontierland and the Rivers of America, a brand-new
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*********7 for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Disneyland Railroad N Scale Train Set by Bachmann.441 - Disneyland Railroad N Scale Train Set by Bachmann.
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(Disneyland, 2005) A charming Disneyland Railroad N scale electric train set by Bachmann Trains produced for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland Resort
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s**********l for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Set of (5) Retlaw Disneyland Railroad Buttons.442 - Set of (5) Retlaw Disneyland Railroad Buttons.
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(Disneyland, c.1974-82) A set of (5) rare uniform buttons for Cast Members working on the Disneyland Railroad during its time under Retlaw Enterprises
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********1 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Disneyland Fire Department Hard Hat.443 - Disneyland Fire Department Hard Hat.
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(Wilson, c.2003) A safety hard hat manufactured by Wilson. The hard hat features the now-retired logo for Disneyland's Fire Department, and cont...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**********e for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Disneyland Main Street Bank Teller Window.444 - Disneyland Main Street Bank Teller Window.
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(Disneyland, c.1980s-90s) A c.1890s-style ceiling-mountable wooden sign with plaque that identified one of seven teller windows inside the Disneyland
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to l****4 for (3,700.00 + 777.00BP) = 4,477.00
 
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Pair of Oversized Disney Resort Holiday Ornaments.445 - Pair of Oversized Disney Resort Holiday Ornaments.
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(Disneyland, c.2000s) A pair of oversized holiday ornaments with an added bow that once decorated the Disneyland Resort. One ornament features a swirl
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********r for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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Disneyland Yale & Towne Souvenir Key.446 - Disneyland Yale & Towne Souvenir Key.
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(Disneyland, c.1955) An extremely rare souvenir house key manufactured by Yale and Towne. This style of key was available to guests who visited the Ya
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D*********7 for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Global Van Lines Replica Antique Moving Van.447 - Global Van Lines Replica Antique Moving Van.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A vintage toy replica of the Global Van Lines antique moving van. Constructed of plastic with printed color labels, a transparen
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j******r for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Limited Edition Disneyland Ceramic Cup.448 - Limited Edition Disneyland Ceramic Cup.
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(Disneyland, 2010) A limited edition ceramic cup created by Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily for Disneyland's 55th anniversary. This cup was designed...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****F for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Limited Edition Disneyland Ceramic Popcorn Box.449 - Limited Edition Disneyland Ceramic Popcorn Box.
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(Disneyland, 2010) A limited edition ceramic Disneyland popcorn box created by Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily. Styled after the classic 1960s Disneyl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*****r for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Collection of (4) Trash Can Salt & Pepper Shakers.450 - Collection of (4) Trash Can Salt & Pepper Shakers.
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(Disneyland, 2014) A set of (4) retired ceramic salt and pepper shakers based on the highly recognizable themed trash cans of the Disney Parks. This c
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******z for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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A set of (5) Disney Parks Trash Can Ornaments.451 - A set of (5) Disney Parks Trash Can Ornaments.
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(Disneyland, 2017) A collection of (5) ornaments based on the iconic trash can designs of the Disney Parks. They are themed to the Matterhorn Bobsleds
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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"Sounds of America" Disneyland Promo Record.452 - "Sounds of America" Disneyland Promo Record.
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(Disneyland, 1961) A preview record of "The Sounds of America," a Bell Telephone Hour special airing on NBC, live from Disneyland, USA, on...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u*****Q for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Promotional Record with Message from Walt Disney.453 - Promotional Record with Message from Walt Disney.
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(Disneyland, 1957) An International Harvester Company "This is Your Future Life" radio contest commercial record featuring a specially rec...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to u*****Q for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Collection of (9) Mellomen Capitol Recordings.454 - Collection of (9) Mellomen Capitol Recordings.
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(Disney, c.1949) A collection of (9) Mellomen recordings. The voices of the Mellomen quartet were once so commonly heard in Walt Disney Productions fe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to u*****Q for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Disneyland 20th Century Music Grand Opening Sign.455 - Disneyland 20th Century Music Grand Opening Sign.
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(Disneyland, 1999) A sign used to promote the grand opening of the 20th Century Music Company on Main Street. In the same location as the former Main
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****6 for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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Main Street Cinema Horse-Drawn Streetcar Sign.456 - Main Street Cinema Horse-Drawn Streetcar Sign.
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(Disneyland, c.1990s) A sign used within the Main Street Horse-Drawn Streetcar that advertised the Main Street Cinema. The vintage-style sign promoted
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Disney Boutique Marquee Sign.457 - Disney Boutique Marquee Sign.
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(Disneyland, c.2015-2018) The Disney Boutique marquee with its stylized Sleeping Beauty Castle emblem once directed fun-loving guests toward the moder
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**********e for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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"The Walt Disney Story" Press Kit.458 - "The Walt Disney Story" Press Kit.
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(Disneyland, 1973) A "The Walt Disney Story" press kit prepared for the celebration of "50 Happy Years of Family Entertainment" ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Disneyland Souvenir Guide and Popcorn Box.459 - Disneyland Souvenir Guide and Popcorn Box.
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(Disneyland, 1956/1958) A paper popcorn box and souvenir guidebook from Disneyland's earliest years. The guidebook still retains its original ma...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Disneyland Acres of Fun Souvenir Fan with Envelope.460 - Disneyland Acres of Fun Souvenir Fan with Envelope.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A souvenir paper fan from the early days of the Park. These folding fans were sold at the many souvenir kiosks throughout Disneylan
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A***L for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Mickey & Minnie Disneyana Character Display in Case.461 - Mickey & Minnie Disneyana Character Display in Case.
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(Disneyland, 1978) A Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse display created exclusively for sale through the Disneyana shop at Disneyland. Custom made by t...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********a for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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101 Dalmatians Main Street Display Prop.462 - 101 Dalmatians Main Street Display Prop.
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(Disneyland, c.1990s) A prop dalmatian used in a 101 Dalmatians themed display on Main Street USA at Disneyland. An extremely limited number of unique
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to g**********8 for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Opening Year Disneyland Emporium Bookmark.463 - Opening Year Disneyland Emporium Bookmark.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A rare opening year Disneyland Emporium bookmark. Few of these opening year souvenirs survived, bearing the emblematic seal of the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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"Photographs from Disneyland" Scrapbook Album.464 - "Photographs from Disneyland" Scrapbook Album.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A "Photographs from Disneyland" souvenir album with leather cover. The pages are filled with family photographs, ticket...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Collection of (4) Disneyland Souvenir Letters.465 - Collection of (4) Disneyland Souvenir Letters.
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(Disneyland, c.1955-60) The collection of (4) souvenir pre-written "letters from Disneyland." These popular early Park souvenirs include l...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a*********m for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Large Main Street Ashtray by Eleanor Welborn.466 - Large Main Street Ashtray by Eleanor Welborn.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A large souvenir ashtray manufactured by Eleanor Welborn. The East side of Main Street, with its horse-drawn streetcar and constabl
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****F for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Pair of "Your Trip to Disneyland" Record Sets.467 - Pair of "Your Trip to Disneyland" Record Sets.
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(Mattel, 1955) A pair of "Your Trip to Disneyland" picture disc sets. The illustrated map and record sets feature music themed after each ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f.. for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Disneyland Map Aluminum Tray.468 - Disneyland Map Aluminum Tray.
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(Disneyland, 1955) An aluminum lithographic Disneyland tray. This tray features a color aerial view of the Park, depicting some of its inaugural lands
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l****H for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Set of (4) Disneyland Horse-Drawn Streetcar Trays.469 - Set of (4) Disneyland Horse-Drawn Streetcar Trays.
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(Disneyland, c.1950s) A set of (4) tin horse-drawn streetcar souvenir tip trays from Disneyland. Each tray has matching imagery of the streetcar, the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c****m for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Disneyland Map Plate.470 - Disneyland Map Plate.
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(Disneyland, 1956) An early ceramic souvenir plate depicting a vintage 1956 Disneyland map. The reverse features a legend in metallic gold: "Di...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Main Street U.S.A. Vehicles Souvenir Plate.471 - Main Street U.S.A. Vehicles Souvenir Plate.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A souvenir plate featuring Main Street Station encircled the vehicles seen throughout the land the first ten fabulous years of o
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Disneyland Attractions Plate.472 - Disneyland Attractions Plate.
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(Disneyland, 1955-56) An early Disneyland souvenir plate featuring imagery of early Disneyland attractions including the Santa Fe & Disneyland R...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******p for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Disneyland Dimensional Aluminum Tray.473 - Disneyland Dimensional Aluminum Tray.
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(Disneyland, c.1950s) A Disneyland souvenir tray by Peerage of England. The decorative aluminum tray features numerous late 1950s attractions includin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Disneyland & Walt Disney Productions Ceramic Ashtray.474 - Disneyland & Walt Disney Productions Ceramic Ashtray.
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(Disneyland, 1956) A rare ceramic ashtray created for studio personnel and for use as VIP gifts. The ashtray was produced by the same manufacturer as
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to z***a for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Collection of (3) Disneyland Scarves.475 - Collection of (3) Disneyland Scarves.
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(Disneyland, 1950s-60s) A collection of (3) Disneyland scarves from the earliest years of the Park. The collection includes an orange two-tone scarf i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********e.. for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Disneyland Fun Box Artwork.476 - Disneyland Fun Box Artwork.
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(Disneyland, 1955) An original mixed-media artwork used in the creation of the Disneyland Fun Box game by Whitman Publishing. The pre-opening Disneyla
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******z for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Walt Disney's Disneyland Fun Box by Whitman.477 - Walt Disney's Disneyland Fun Box by Whitman.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A Walt Disney's Disneyland Fun Box of promotional activities produced by Whitman Publishing before the opening of Disneyland....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B********r for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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"Davy Crockett and His Friend" Disneyland Record.478 - "Davy Crockett and His Friend" Disneyland Record.
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(Disneyland, c.1955) A "Davy Crockett and His Friend" 6-inch Disneyland 45rpm record. Recorded at the short-lived recording booth at the e...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********e for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Disneyland Game by Wolverine Toys.479 - Disneyland Game by Wolverine Toys.
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(Disneyland, c.1950s-60s) A Disneyland Game by Wolverine Toys. Wolverine Toys, known for their bagatelle pinball games of skill, manufactured this ear
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A***L for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Collection of (17) Disney ViewMaster Slide Sets.480 - Collection of (17) Disney ViewMaster Slide Sets.
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(Sawyer's/GAF, 1956-70s) A collection of (17) sets of Disney Parks-themed ViewMaster slides manufactured by Sawyer's and GAF. Notably, the s...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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NO LOT.481 - NO LOT.
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This item is a No Lot.
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Disneyland Grand Concert Xylophone by Tudor.482 - Disneyland Grand Concert Xylophone by Tudor.
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(Disneyland, c.1961) Disneyland Original Concert Grand Xylophone with music stand by Tudor Metal Products Corp. The bright red glockenspiel features t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******r for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Set of (7) Disneyland Highball Tumblers.483 - Set of (7) Disneyland Highball Tumblers.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A set of (7) souvenir highball tumblers from Disneyland. These glasses are assured to entertain your cocktail party guests with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********e for (1,900.00 + 399.00BP) = 2,299.00
 
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