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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An Xmas Greetings Mickey Mouse Plaza Theater Button.401 - An Xmas Greetings Mickey Mouse Plaza Theater Button.
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(Disney, 1930s) A button heralding Christmas Greetings from Mickey Mouse and the Plaza Theater. Measuring 1.25" in diameter, the button is in v...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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A Rare Mickey Mouse Hat Button.402 - A Rare Mickey Mouse Hat Button.
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(Disney, 1930s) A Mickey Mouse button premium once gifted with the purchase of boy's cotton twill hats at the Montgomery Fair department stores ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G**********3 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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A Rare Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Button.403 - A Rare Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Button.
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(Disney, 1930s) An extremely rare promotional pinback button advertising Mickey Mouse and Southern Dairies Ice Cream from the late 1930s. The button w
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********l for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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A Mickey Mouse Evening Ledger Comics Rare Button.404 - A Mickey Mouse Evening Ledger Comics Rare Button.
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(Disney, 1930s) An original pinback button advertising Evening Ledger Comics with Mickey Mouse. The button is part of a (13) button set produced for t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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A Set of  Mickey & Minnie Mouse Comic Buttons.405 - A Set of Mickey & Minnie Mouse Comic Buttons.
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(Disney, 1930s) A set of (3) promotional buttons advertising Mickey Mouse comics in various newspapers. Among the lot are buttons advertising Mickey...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A Pair of Mickey Mouse Hose & Gloves Buttons.406 - A Pair of Mickey Mouse Hose & Gloves Buttons.
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(Disney, 1935) A pair of buttons advertising Mickey Mouse Hose and Mickey Mouse Gloves and Mittens. Both retain their original printed paperbacks. Mea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G**********3 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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A Collection of Mickey Globe Trotters Member Buttons.407 - A Collection of Mickey Globe Trotters Member Buttons.
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(Disney, 1937) A collection of (4) promotional bread Mickey Mouse Globe Trotters buttons. Among the lot are buttons advertising Bell's, Freihofe...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to q********s.. for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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A Pair of Mickey Mouse 1938 Bread Promotional Buttons.408 - A Pair of Mickey Mouse 1938 Bread Promotional Buttons.
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(Disney, 1938) A pair of scarce Mickey Mouse bread promotional buttons from 1938. The 1.25" diameter buttons were offered to various businesses...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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A Donald Duck Jackets Early And Scarce  Button.409 - A Donald Duck Jackets Early And Scarce Button.
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(Disney, 1935) A 1.25" button advertising Donald Duck Jackets by Norwich Knitting Company of New York. The button features a long-billed Donald...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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A Set of Musician Mickey Mouse Large Bisque Figures.410 - A Set of Musician Mickey Mouse Large Bisque Figures.
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(Japan, 1930s) A set of (4) very rare large-sized bisques produced in Japan in the 1930s and most likely distributed in the United States by the Georg
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to q********s.. for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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A Music-Themed Mickey & Minnie Bisque Set.411 - A Music-Themed Mickey & Minnie Bisque Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) A nice set of three 3.75" tall bisque figures made in Japan in the 1930s and distributed by the George Borgfeldt Co. The bisques...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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An Early Mickey Mouse Jointed Celluloid Figure.412 - An Early Mickey Mouse Jointed Celluloid Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A hand-painted jointed celluloid figure of Mickey Mouse, made in Japan. These figures were made in a variety of sizes and color combina
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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An Early Minnie Mouse Jointed Celluloid Figure.413 - An Early Minnie Mouse Jointed Celluloid Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A hand-painted jointed celluloid figure of Minnie Mouse made in Japan. These figures were made in a variety of sizes and color combinat
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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A Large Mickey Mouse Chalkware Figure.414 - A Large Mickey Mouse Chalkware Figure.
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(Germany, 1930s) An early unlicensed Mickey Mouse chalkware figure, made in Germany. Measuring 5.5"x12" tall, the figure is in very good c...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********c.. for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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A Mickey Mouse with Top Hat Bisque Figure.415 - A Mickey Mouse with Top Hat Bisque Figure.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1930s) A bisque figure of Mickey Mouse in top hat and tailcoat. The figure was made in Japan and distributed in the United States b
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e****t for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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A Mickey Mouse with Top Hat Bisque Figure.416 - A Mickey Mouse with Top Hat Bisque Figure.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1930s). A bisque figure of Mickey Mouse with Top Hat and Tails. The figure was made in Japan and distributed in the United States b
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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A Set of (3) Mickey & Minnie Mouse Bisque Figures.417 - A Set of (3) Mickey & Minnie Mouse Bisque Figures.
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(Japan, 1930s) A nice set of three bisque figures made in Japan in the 1930s and distributed by the George Borgfeldt Co. The bisques range in size fro
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r*****Y for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Mickey Mouse Dean's Rag Style Bisque Figurine.418 - A Mickey Mouse Dean's Rag Style Bisque Figurine.
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(Germany, 1930s) A Rare Mickey Mouse Bisque Figurine in the style of Dean's Rag Doll products and produced in Germany in the 1930s. The hand-pai...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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A Rare Large Mickey Mouse Bisque Figure.419 - A Rare Large Mickey Mouse Bisque Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A rare, early, large Mickey Mouse bisque figure manufactured in Japan. Measuring 5" tall, the figure is in very good condition w...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****a for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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A Mickey Mouse "The Two Pals" Bisque Figure.420 - A Mickey Mouse "The Two Pals" Bisque Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A Mickey Mouse bisque figure manufactured in Japan. The hand-painted figure of Mickey was part of a two-figure boxed set called "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (45.00 + 9.45BP) = 54.45
 
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A Rare Mickey Mouse Bisque Figure.421 - A Rare Mickey Mouse Bisque Figure.
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(1930s) A rare black-and-white Mickey Mouse bisque figurine. The pie-eyed figure is similar to others manufactured in Japan and has a "W.E. Dis...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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A Mickey Mouse Riding Pluto Bisque Figure.422 - A Mickey Mouse Riding Pluto Bisque Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A 3" long bisque figure depicting Mickey riding atop Pluto, holding onto his ears as if they were reins. The figure was manufact...
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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 Pair of Mickey & Donald Boating Bisque Figurines.423 - A Pair of Mickey & Donald Boating Bisque Figurines.
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(Japan, 1930s) A pair of bisque figurines depicting Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck boating in canoes, each manufactured in Japan. The Mickey figure meas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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A Rare Pair of Horace & Goofy Bisque Figures.424 - A Rare Pair of Horace & Goofy Bisque Figures.
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(Japan, 1930s) An extremely rare pair of Horace Horsecollar and Goofy bisque figures manufactured in Japan. The hand-painted figures have "Walt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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A Rare Horace & Clarabelle Bisque Figure Set.425 - A Rare Horace & Clarabelle Bisque Figure Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) An extremely rare, matched set of Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow bisques. Produced in Japan in the 1930s and possibly distribute
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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A Rare Pluto the Pup Bisque Figure.426 - A Rare Pluto the Pup Bisque Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A rare bisque figure of Pluto the Pup from "The Three Pals" set, manufactured in Japan. The figure has the notorious misspe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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A Celluloid Donald Duck in a Barrel Paper Box.427 - A Celluloid Donald Duck in a Barrel Paper Box.
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(Japan, 1930s) A painted celluloid Donald Duck attached to a paper barrel. Donald is 2" tall and has jointed arms. The barrel is 3.25" tal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****R for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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A Large Donald Duck Bisque Figure.428 - A Large Donald Duck Bisque Figure.
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(Japan, 1930s) A large bisque figure of Donald Duck. The hand-painted, long-billed Donald Duck figure features poseable arms and was manufactured in J
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********d for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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A Rare Set of Donald & Nephew Bisque Figures.429 - A Rare Set of Donald & Nephew Bisque Figures.
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(Japan, 1930s-40s) A very rare pair of bisque figures of Donald Duck and his Nephew manufactured in Japan. Measuring 2" and 3.25" tall, th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****a for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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A Donald Duck (4) Bisque Figure Set.430 - A Donald Duck (4) Bisque Figure Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) A collection of (4) long-billed Donald Duck bisque figures produced in Japan. Among the lot are the large Donald with violin, Donald wi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to h******7 for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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A Military-Themed Donald Duck (6) Bisque Set.431 - A Military-Themed Donald Duck (6) Bisque Set.
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(Japan, 1930s) A charming collection of (6) Donald Duck Bisque Figures produced in Japan in the 1930s and most likely distributed in the United States
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to u*****W for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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A Set of (3) Japanese Donald Duck Bisque Figures.432 - A Set of (3) Japanese Donald Duck Bisque Figures.
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(Japan, 1930s) A trio of Donald Duck bisque figures manufactured in Japan and distributed by the George Borgfeldt Co. during the 1930s. Measuring abou
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******c for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Three Little Pigs Bisque Toothbrush Holder.433 - A Three Little Pigs Bisque Toothbrush Holder.
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(Japan, 1930s) A Three Little Pigs toothbrush holder manufactured in Japan. The bisque figure depicts Fiddler and Fife playing instruments while Pract
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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A Three Little Pigs Bisque Set by George Borgfeldt.434 - A Three Little Pigs Bisque Set by George Borgfeldt.
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(Borgfeldt, 1930s) A Three Little Pigs Bisque Set distributed by the George Borgfeldt Corporation. The set features hand-painted bisque figures of Fid
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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A Three Little Pigs Boxed Bisque Set by Borgfeldt.435 - A Three Little Pigs Boxed Bisque Set by Borgfeldt.
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(Borgfeldt, 1930s) A "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf Three Little Pigs" bisque figure boxed set distributed by the George Borgfeldt ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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A Set of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Bisque Figures.436 - A Set of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Bisque Figures.
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(George Borgfeldt, 1938) A set of (8) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs bisque figures, produced by the George Borgfeldt Corp. in the 1930s. This is the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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A Snow White and Dwarfs Boxed Bisque Figure Set.437 - A Snow White and Dwarfs Boxed Bisque Figure Set.
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(Borgfeldt, 1930s) A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs bisque figure set in the original floral motif box. Measuring from 3.5" to 2.5" tall,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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A Snow White and Dwarfs Bisque Figure Set.438 - A Snow White and Dwarfs Bisque Figure Set.
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(Borgfeldt, 1930s) A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs bisque figure set. Measuring from 3.5" to 2.5" tall, each figure is in good condition...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******c for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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A Snow White and Dwarfs Boxed Bisque Figure Set.439 - A Snow White and Dwarfs Boxed Bisque Figure Set.
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(Borgfeldt, 1930s) A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs bisque figure set in the original floral motif box. Measuring from 3.5" to 2.5" tall,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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An Extremely Rare Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse Doll.440 - An Extremely Rare Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse Doll.
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(Disney, 1930s) An extremely rare Mickey Mouse Doll produced by Charlotte Clark. Mickey stands 13.5" tall (to the top of his head) with velvete...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to h******1 for (3,250.00 + 682.50BP) = 3,932.50
 
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An Extremely Rare Charlotte Clark Minnie Mouse Doll.441 - An Extremely Rare Charlotte Clark Minnie Mouse Doll.
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(Disney, 1930s) An extremely rare Minnie Mouse Doll produced by Charlotte Clark. Minnie stands 12" tall (to the top of her head) with velveteen...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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A Rare Disney Oswald Plush by Deans Rag Book Co.442 - A Rare Disney Oswald Plush by Deans Rag Book Co.
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(Deans Rag Book, 1931) An extremely rare large 20" tall Oswald the Lucky Rabbit doll with a stuffed velveteen body and felt ears. The printed f...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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A Pair Of Mickey & Minnie Dolls By Dean's Rag Book Co.443 - A Pair Of Mickey & Minnie Dolls By Dean's Rag Book Co.
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(Dean's Rag Book Co. 1930s) A nice pair of Mickey and Minnie Mouse Dolls produced by Dean's Rag Book Co. of England in the early 1930s. The...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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A Mickey Mouse Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.444 - A Mickey Mouse Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.
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(Dean's Rag Book, 1930s) A felt and velveteen Mickey Mouse doll manufactured by Dean's Rag Book Company in England. Measuring 6.5" tall...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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A Donald Duck Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.445 - A Donald Duck Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.
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(Dean's Rag Book Company, 1930s) An extremely rare Donald Duck Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company of England. The long-billed Donald Duck featu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to q********s.. for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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A Donald Duck Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.446 - A Donald Duck Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.
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(Dean's Rag Book Company, 1930s) An extremely rare Donald Duck Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company. The long-billed Donald Duck doll features mo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******c for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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A Rare Pluto Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.447 - A Rare Pluto Doll by Dean's Rag Book Company.
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(Dean's, 1930s) A rare Pluto doll manufactured by Dean's Rag Book Company. The stuffed velveteen doll of Mickey's pup features printed g...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A Pair of Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dolls by Steiff.448 - A Pair of Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dolls by Steiff.
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(Steiff, 1930s) A pair of Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dolls manufactured by Steiff of Germany. The Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dolls feature velveteen b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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An Original Mickey Mouse Doll by Steiff.449 - An Original Mickey Mouse Doll by Steiff.
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(Steiff, 1930s) A rare Mickey Mouse Doll manufactured by Steiff of Germany. The Doll features a velveteen body with string whiskers and mother-of-pear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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An Original Mickey Mouse Doll by Steiff.450 - An Original Mickey Mouse Doll by Steiff.
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(Steiff, 1930s) A rare Mickey Mouse Doll manufactured by Steiff of Germany. The Doll features a velveteen body with string whiskers and mother-of-pear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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