MAE WEST AUTOMATED STORE DISPLAY.

MAE WEST AUTOMATED STORE DISPLAY. Electric display by Frank Dale depicting the shapely star of the silver screen. She wears a peach colored gown with feather boa, feather trimmed hat, and plenty of jewelry. Dale was best known for his automatons for Sweetheart Soap of the babies in their bassinets. He founded his company, the Mechanical Man, in 1938. The composition figure stands on a turntable with arms extended, rotating for all to see. According to the consignor, Dale created only two of these automatons, one for Mae West herself. This is purported to be the only other in existence. Lot is accompanied by full page newspaper article on creator Frank Dale. SIZE: 36″ t overall. CONDITION: Arms and chest have been repainted, otherwise in generally good+ condition and working. 1-7843 (5,500-6,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	222	$6,900.00	MAE WEST AUTOMATED STORE DISPLAY. Electric display by Frank Dale depicting the shapely star of the silver screen. She wears a peach colored gown with feather boa, feather trimmed hat, and plenty of jewelry. Dale was best known for his automatons for Sweetheart Soap of the babies in their bassinets. He founded his company, the Mechanical Man, in 1938. The composition figure stands on a turntable with arms extended, rotating for all to see. According to the consignor, Dale created only two of these automatons, one for Mae West herself. This is purported to be the only other in existence. Lot is accompanied by full page newspaper article on creator Frank Dale. SIZE: 36″ t overall. CONDITION: Arms and chest have been repainted, otherwise in generally good+ condition and working. 1-7843 (5,500-6,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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