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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A Superman Tin Litho Dime Bank.141 - A Superman Tin Litho Dime Bank.
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(D.C. Comics, 1940's) A Superman Daily Dime Bank. Measuring 2.5"x2.5", the bank features a classic image of Superman breaking chains a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Vinyl Superman Multi-Purpose Wallet.142 - A Vinyl Superman Multi-Purpose Wallet.
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(Standard Plastic Products, 1966) A vinyl Superman wallet produced in the 1960s. The Yellow vinyl exterior features a classic image of Superman breaki
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A Superman Metal Lunch Box.143 - A Superman Metal Lunch Box.
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(Aladdin, 1978) A Superman Lunch Box manufactured by Aladdin. The metal lunch box features Superman, Lois Lane, Jor-El, and other characters in colorf
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A Battery-Operated Superman Tin Tank by Linemar.144 - A Battery-Operated Superman Tin Tank by Linemar.
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(LineMar, 1958) A battery operated tin toy of Superman pushing a tank to flip it. This toy does test with batteries powering it properly but does not
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A WWII Raggy Doodle Parachute Trooper Toy.145 - A WWII Raggy Doodle Parachute Trooper Toy.
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(Prager & Rueben, 1943-1945) A Raggy Doodle Paratrooper toy designed by aviatrix Elvy Kalep. Pat the Paratrooper was designed to "present m...
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A Rare Black Beauty Rocking Horse by Delphos.146 - A Rare Black Beauty Rocking Horse by Delphos.
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(Delphos, 1948) An extremely rare Black Beauty Rocking Horse by the Delphos Bending Company. Measuring 14.75"x 33"x26.75" tall, the h...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Porky Pig with Umbrella Wind-Up Tin Toy.147 - A Porky Pig with Umbrella Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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Marx, 1939) A Porky Pig wind-up tin toy by Marx Toys. Tested for function, Porky's parasol spins and he shudders when fully wound. Measuring 5.5...
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A Marx Dippy Dumper Wind-Up Tin Toy.148 - A Marx Dippy Dumper Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Marx, 1940s) A DIppy Dumper wind-up tin toy with original box. When wound, the truck curves back and forth, tipping up so the truck bed spills back a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Joe Palooka Lunch Kit.149 - A Joe Palooka Lunch Kit.
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(Ham Fisher, 1948) A tin Joe Palooka lunch kit, made in 1948. The two-handled tin lunch bucket with lid is decorated with scenes of Palooka and his fr
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Li'l Abner and His Dogpatch Band Wind-Up Tin Toy.150 - Li'l Abner and His Dogpatch Band Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Unique Art, 1949) A classic tin litho wind-up produced by the Unique Art Manufacturing Company in 1946. The toy has a built-in key and consists of a
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Howdy Doody Marionette.151 - A Howdy Doody Marionette.
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(Peter Puppet Playthings, 1950s) A Howdy Doody marionette by Peter Puppet Playthings. This toy brings to life the most famous puppet of 1950's t...
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A Collection of (59) Native American Figures & Scenics.152 - A Collection of (59) Native American Figures & Scenics.
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(Various, 1930s-50s) A Collection of (59) vintage Native American composition figures and scenic playsets manufactured by O&M Hausser's Elas...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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A Collection of (42) Western Cowboy Figures & Scenics.153 - A Collection of (42) Western Cowboy Figures & Scenics.
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(Various, 1930s-50s) A Collection of (42) vintage Western cowboy composition figures and scenic playsets manufactured by O&M Hausser's Elast...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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A Cowboy Boxed Metal Figure Set.154 - A Cowboy Boxed Metal Figure Set.
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(Japan, 1950s) A boxed set of (10) hand-painted metal cowboy figures produced in Japan in the 1950s. The figures measure between 1.75" and 2.25...
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The Lone Ranger and Silver Toothbrush Holder.155 - The Lone Ranger and Silver Toothbrush Holder.
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(Lone Ranger, 1938) A painted composition figure of the Lone Ranger riding Silver. A wire hook is affixed to Silver's hip to hold a toothbrush. ...
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A Lone Ranger Lunchbox by Adco.156 - A Lone Ranger Lunchbox by Adco.
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(Adco-Liberty, 1954) A red banded variant of the Lone Ranger lunchbox by Adco-Liberty Manufacturing Company. The bottle and lunch box feature the popu
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A Wyatt Earp and horse Tombstone boxed set.157 - A Wyatt Earp and horse Tombstone boxed set.
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(Hartland Plastics, 1950's) A U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp and his horse "Tombstone" boxed set by Hartland Plastics. The figure is modeled ...
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A Hopalong Cassidy and His Horse Topper Toy.158 - A Hopalong Cassidy and His Horse Topper Toy.
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(Ideal, 1950s) A Hopalong Cassidy and Topper plastic toy. Hopalong's hat is removable, and he comes off Topper as well. Measuring 5.5"x5&qu...
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A Hopalong Cassidy and His Horse Topper Toy with box.159 - A Hopalong Cassidy and His Horse Topper Toy with box.
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(Ideal, 1950s) A Hopalong Cassidy and Topper plastic toy. Hopalong's hat is removable, and he comes off Topper as well. Measuring 5.5"x5&qu...
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A Hopalong Cassidy Radio.160 - A Hopalong Cassidy Radio.
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(Arvin, 1950s) A rare Hopalong Cassidy radio by Arvin. This black metal cased variant version is much scarcer than the red metal standard version. Mea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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