Rare Cowardly Liom string holders from 1950s in mint condition.
This wonderful vintage "Cowardly Lion" string holder from the Wizard of Oz is 7" high and is made of chalk. It is from the 1950s. It is incised with "Copyright MGM 390x". It is in very good condition - having no chips or cracks with only minor crazing due to age. All of its paint is original. This is one of four in a series that originally sold for $5.00 a set. It listed in the 2007 "Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide" on page 521 for $395.00.
In May 2010, set of 4 sold for $2530 including commissions. Please check link( http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=55438#pictures ).
In May 2010, set of 4 sold for $2530 including commissions. Please check link( http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=55438#pictures ).
Our price: $500.00
(€435.00)
Market price: $600.00
, save 17%
Rare Dorothy string holders from 1950s in mint condition.
This wonderful vintage "Dorothy" string holder from the Wizard of Oz is 7" high and is made of chalk. It is from the 1950s. It is incised with "Copyright MGM 3901". It is in very good condition - having no chips or cracks with only minor crazing due to age. All of its paint is original. This is one of four in a series that originally sold for $5.00 a set. It listed in the 2007 "Schroeder's Antiques Price Guide" on page 521 for $395.00.
In May 2010, set of 4 sold for $2530 including commissions. Please check link( http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=55438#pictures ).
In May 2010, set of 4 sold for $2530 including commissions. Please check link( http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=55438#pictures ).
Our price: $500.00
(€435.00)
Market price: $600.00
, save 17%
Rare Oz string holders from 1950s in mint condition.
Set of 6, typically measuring between 5.5x7” to 5.5x8”. c. 1950s. Each string holder has ©MGM incised text along with numbers “3901-3906” in edges. High relief painted plaster with holes in mouth with string. Recessed backs have original metal hangers at top. Very highly detailed depictions including simulated tarnish to Tin Man’s face and hat. A superb complete set. Each of the 4 main characters are listed for $395.00 in the 2007 edition of Schroeder’s Antique Price Guide.
In May 2010, set of 4 sold for $2530 including commissions.Please check link(http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=55438#pictures ).
Since this is a complete set of 6 and two of them Glinda and Wicked Witch ( selling for over $1000 each) are very rare. I estimate a valu of a whole set of 6 at $5,,000.
In May 2010, set of 4 sold for $2530 including commissions.Please check link(http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?AuctionItemID=55438#pictures ).
Since this is a complete set of 6 and two of them Glinda and Wicked Witch ( selling for over $1000 each) are very rare. I estimate a valu of a whole set of 6 at $5,,000.
Our price: $5000.00
(€4350.00)
Market price: $6000.00
, save 17%
Play-mask book by Watermill Press. 1990
Play-mask book by Watermill Press. 1990
Our price: $15.00
(€13.05)
Rare Original Masks from 1939 in mint condition.
Very rare collectible masks. $1000 based on masks condition. Sold as a set
Our price: $1000.00
(€870.00)
Market price: $2000.00
, save 50%