PAIR OF CRATED PAPIER MACHE ADVERTISING TIGERS.

PAIR OF CRATED PAPIER MACHE ADVERTISING TIGERS. Fabulous pair of life-like full bodied tigers used either as store displays or parade figures. Circa turn of the century. Depicting crouching tigers with mouths in a snarl on a molded naturalistic base marked “Learbury Tiger”, presumably for Learbury Clothiers makers of fine men’s suits in Syracuse, NY and have been attributed to Old King Cole. Current consignors were told by original owners (who obtained them in the 1920s) that they were made shortly after the turn of the century when Learbury’s was founded. Encased within original packing crate cages marked “Handle With Care This Box Contains Learbury Fashion Display”. SIZE: 76″ l x 30″ h x 29″ d. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent all-original condition having been stored in their crates for so many years. 1-8189 APT (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008

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
	449	$17,250.00	PAIR OF CRATED PAPIER MACHE ADVERTISING TIGERS. Fabulous pair of life-like full bodied tigers used either as store displays or parade figures. Circa turn of the century. Depicting crouching tigers with mouths in a snarl on a molded naturalistic base marked “Learbury Tiger”, presumably for Learbury Clothiers makers of fine men’s suits in Syracuse, NY and have been attributed to Old King Cole. Current consignors were told by original owners (who obtained them in the 1920s) that they were made shortly after the turn of the century when Learbury’s was founded. Encased within original packing crate cages marked “Handle With Care This Box Contains Learbury Fashion Display”. SIZE: 76″ l x 30″ h x 29″ d. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent all-original condition having been stored in their crates for so many years. 1-8189 APT (4,000-6,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008 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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