Coin-Op & Advertising
By Potter & Potter Auctions
Nov 12, 2024
chicago, IL, United States
From arcade games of yesteryear to vintage vending machines, slot machines, and trade stimulators, this sale will feature coin-operated machines of all types. Complementing these mechanical marvels will be a host of vintage signs, and rare advertising objects from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
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LOT 220:

Group of 8 Props from Marshall Field’s Animatronic Christma


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$ 80
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Group of 8 Props from Marshall Field’s Animatronic Christma
Group of 8 Props from Marshall Field’s Animatronic Christmas Window Display Figure. Chicago: Marshall Field’s, 1982. Group of items used in Marshall Field’s Christmas window displays, including: a workman figure (“Under the Clock; Figure II”) in overalls and red handkerchief (figure is missing his head, his booted feet are present but broken off; 25” long not counting boots), street lamp from “Delivery Wagon” scene ( 55” long including glass and cap - not working), awning with green and white stripes from “Under the Clock” scene ( 45” wide), wooden ladder from “Under the Clock” scene ( 6’ long), crystal lamps from “Walnut Room” scene ( 12” high in 4 pieces, untested), glass display case from “Store Interior” scene ( 35” high x 24 ½” wide), small heart-shaped pillow with lace trim ( 5 x 5”, soiled), wrapped Christmas present ( 5 x 5 x 2”). Some general wear. Good. From the collection of the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago. This, and the other Marshall Field's Christmas Window display lots were created by Virginia Paxson in collaboration with the legendary New York design/fabrication firm, Spaeth Design. Third party shipping required.