The Paul Morantz Collection

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From the estate of well-known Southern California attorney and investigative journalist Paul Morantz comes an incredible collection of original animation art, illustration art, pin-up art, vintage tin toys, Disneyana, ceramics, and more. With over 1000 items, this collection contains something for the collector in all of us and is not to be missed. You won't want to miss this incredible auction.
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 on Rocking Horse Celluloid Wind-Up Toy.501 - Mickey Mouse on Rocking Horse Celluloid Wind-Up Toy.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1930s) A rare 7.5"x3.25"x7.5" tall hand-painted wooden rocking horse with a celluloid Mickey Mouse rider. The toy ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to m*****R for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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A Mickey & Minnie as Acrobats Boxed Wind-Up Toy.502 - A Mickey & Minnie as Acrobats Boxed Wind-Up Toy.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1930s) An extremely rare, boxed Mickey and Minnie wind-up toy made in Japan and distributed by the George Borgfeldt Co. in the 1930
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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A Small Rambling Mickey Mouse Wind-Up Toy.503 - A Small Rambling Mickey Mouse Wind-Up Toy.
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(Japan, 1930s) A small Rambling Mickey Mouse wind-up celluloid toy. The hand-painted toy has a built-in key and was manufactured in Japan in the 1930s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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A Rare Mickey Mouse Jack-In-The Box Toy.504 - A Rare Mickey Mouse Jack-In-The Box Toy.
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(Japan, 1930s) A rare Mickey Mouse Jack-In-The-Box toy. The toy was manufactured in Japan in the 1930s. The 3.75" tall cardboard box has a fron...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Mickey Mouse "Carousel" Wind-Up Celluloid Toy.505 - Mickey Mouse "Carousel" Wind-Up Celluloid Toy.
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(Japan, 1930s) A Rare Mickey Mouse celluloid toy manufactured in Japan in the 1930s. Mickey is attached to a painted tin base with a wind-up mechanism
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d******D for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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A Minnie Mouse Bouncing Toy.506 - A Minnie Mouse Bouncing Toy.
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(Japan, 1930s) An incredibly rare Minnie Mouse bouncing toy. The hand-painted Minnie celluloid figure sits atop a wooden rocking horse seat mounted to
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******3 for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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A Mickey & Minnie Boxed (24) piece China Tea Set.507 - A Mickey & Minnie Boxed (24) piece China Tea Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) A (24) piece Mickey & Minnie Mouse children's toy china tea set with box. The set includes a teapot with lid, a sugar bowl wi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A Pair of Mickey Mouse Lusterware Plates.508 - A Pair of Mickey Mouse Lusterware Plates.
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(Japan, 1930s) A Pair of Mickey Mouse Lusterware Plates manufactured in Japan. The hand-painted China plates depict Mickey Mouse playing the saxophone
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b*******y for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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A Mickey & Minnie Mouse Toy China  Tea Set.509 - A Mickey & Minnie Mouse Toy China Tea Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) A (21) piece Mickey & Minnie Mouse children's toy china tea set. The set includes a teapot with lid, a sugar bowl with lid, a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A (4) Piece Mickey Mouse China Tea Set.510 - A (4) Piece Mickey Mouse China Tea Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) A (4) Piece Mickey Mouse China Tea Set manufactured in Japan. Among the lot are a teapot with lid, a pair of sugar bowls (one with lid)
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G**********3 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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A Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto Dogsled Toy.511 - A Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto Dogsled Toy.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1930s) An extremely rare wooden toy distributed by the George Borgfeldt Company in the 1930s. The 10" long and 4.5" ta...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Wood Jointed Figure with Lollipop Hands.512 - Mickey Mouse Wood Jointed Figure with Lollipop Hands.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1931) A 7" tall Mickey Mouse Doll with a painted composition head, wood body, and a fabric-covered wire tail with a wood tip...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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"The Mickey Mouse Jolly Cart" Wind-Up Toy.513 - "The Mickey Mouse Jolly Cart" Wind-Up Toy.
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(Japan, 1930s) A Mickey Mouse and Pluto celluloid wind-up toy with built-in key manufactured in Japan in the 1930s. This toy was made in a variety of
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Mickey Mouse with Pluto Cart Large Wind-Up Toy.514 - Mickey Mouse with Pluto Cart Large Wind-Up Toy.
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(Japan 1930s) A large size Mickey and Pluto celluloid wind-up toy produced in Japan in the 1930s. This toy was produced in several different sizes. Th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t******3 for (1,900.00 + 399.00BP) = 2,299.00
 
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A Rare Mickey's Concert Toy Grand Piano.515 - A Rare Mickey's Concert Toy Grand Piano.
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(Unknown, 1936) An extremely rare Mickey's Concert Grand Piano Toy manufactured for a foreign audience by an unknown manufacturer. This real, wo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Celluloid Wind-Up Nodder.516 - Mickey Mouse Celluloid Wind-Up Nodder.
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(Japan, 1930s) A rare celluloid figure depicting Mickey with a stringed instrument mounted to a 2.5" painted tin base. When a rubber band was ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A Rare Mickey & Pluto Metal Toy.517 - A Rare Mickey & Pluto Metal Toy.
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(Japan, 1930s) A Mickey Riding Pluto Metal Toy. The rare diecast is similar to the celluloid and bisque figures of Mickey riding Pluto which were also
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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A Les Surprises De Mickey Party Favor Bag by E.T.I.O.P.518 - A Les Surprises De Mickey Party Favor Bag by E.T.I.O.P.
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(E.T.I.O.P., 1930s) A "Les Surprises De Mickey" Party Favor Bag by E.T.I.O.P. in France. The front features Mickey and Minnie Mouse while ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Boxed Set of 1930 Mickey Mouse Handkerchiefs.519 - A Boxed Set of 1930 Mickey Mouse Handkerchiefs.
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(Hermann Handkerchief Co., 1930) A set of (3) Handkerchiefs embroidered with images of Mickey driving cars and holding a stop sign. The handkerchiefs
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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A Collection of (16) Disney Character Handkerchiefs.520 - A Collection of (16) Disney Character Handkerchiefs.
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(Hermann, 1930s) A collection of handkerchiefs embroidered and printed with Disney characters, manufactured by Hermann Handkerchief. Among the lot are
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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