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Lot 152: 1940's Louis vs. Schmeling Tin Wind-up Toy in the Original Box

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $300.00
Winning Bid: $1,018.33
Price Realized: $1,216.91
Auction Date:4/28/2006 9:00 PM EST

Great novelty called Slugger Champions that is obviously made in the likeness of Joe Louis and Max Schmeling. From U.S. zone in Germany, this was produced right after the second World War. Toy itself is in NRMT condition with the original winding key. Box is VG with "Slugger Champions" on top flap. Ring is 3-3/8" square and stands about 4" in height. It also has "Slugger Champions" across one of its sides. Two ropes (actually rubber bands) stretch around the four ring posts.

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