March 10 & 11, 2020 Toy, Doll & Figural Cast Iron
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/10/2020
Lot consists of: first, a Chein Uncle Wiggly bank marked "Uncle Wiggly" in the back and has the J. Chein early shield mark, with push lever and bright, shiny litho. When coin is placed in, Uncle Wiggly raises right arm to eat carrot; second, an English Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Post Office bank, a circular bank with top lid, showing Mickey mailing a letter, also Minnie and one of Donald's nephews is there, marked "Made in England" and on the bottom "Liverpool"; third, a Popeye tin-litho knockout bank marked "King Features Syndicate", which is the version without the metal figures, shows nice depictions of Popeye on base in boxing gloves while Wimpy eats a hamburger, also shows the crowd as Olive Oyl looks on; fourth, a Chein Walt Disney Second National Duck bank marked "Copyright Walt Disney Productions", shows Donald Duck on the front door and sticks his tongue out to put the money in, Mickey and Minnie are also on front, Goofy on rear with two of Donald Duck's nephews, also Pluto on one side and Pinocchio and Figaro on the other; fifth through tenth are six Linemar Penny Come Back banks, which have rolling eyes and a partial original box, marked "Japan". Interesting lot. CONDITION: First Uncle Wiggly has very little wear. Second Mickey Mouse Post Office bank has very little wear. Overall condition of lot is excellent to near mint. From the Jeff Landes Collection.
Condition: (Excellent - Near Mint).
Item Dimensions: Box: 10 - 1/2" x 2 - 3/4" x 2 - 3/4".