BELT BUCKLE VINTAGE, RARE AWARD OF MERIT-MICKEY MOUSE 1933

Hi Kurt,

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Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Minnie and Mickey Mouse bronze Award of Merit belt buckle
made by Tiffany Studios, New York, for Walt Disney, 1933
Of rectangular section depicting Minnie Mouse standing before a telescope with Mickey Mouse' head opposite. The front with applied oval plaque inscribed MICKEY MOUSE AWARD OF MERIT 1933 ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS & SCIENCES, perimeter stamped "Thank you from Walt Disney & United Artists Corp. one million Mickey Mouse Club members, Mickey's staff of 125 people in Hollywood, technicians-CAC men- artists, musicians"; back imprinted "Tiffany Studio New York" and "United Artists Corp Hollywood California 5 Years old 1928-1933, Made by ....R Pictoral London England, Walt Disney 1933
2 3/4 by 4 1/2 inches
CONDITION:
PROVENANCE:
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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