Ca 1920 FELIX THE CAT Early Silent Cartoon Film Egg Cup - Wilton China England
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1851759 |
Here is a FANTASTIC ca 1920 FELIX THE CAT Early Silent Cartoon Film Egg Cup Manufactured by Wilton China in Stoke-on-Trent England. This is in PERFECT condition! No chips, no cracks, no nicks, no hairlines, no repairs. Signed on the base as shown. This egg cup features Felix the Cat (called here "Felix the Film Cat"), who was a cartoon character during the silent film era. This piece is from that period. nice lightly iridescent glaze. The reverse features a Feli...x the Cat logo, which reads, "Pathe Presents Felix The Cat in Eve & Everybody's Film Review."
The following explanation helps to provide background on this piece:
"Felix the Cat was introduced to British audiences through Eve and Everybody’s Film Review magazine and was an instant hit with the public, as popular as he had been when first released to American audiences three years earlier in 1919. The cartoon cat featured in various editions of ‘Eve’ from 1922 through to 1926 and was heavily marketed as a ‘brand’ that spawned a huge range of promotional merchandise, including a series of Felix the Cat enamel badges of which some were made in silver. Generally, Felix the Cat merchandise bares the imprint “Pathé’s Eve Film Review” or a variation of the same."
Size is 2 5/8 inches high and 1 15/16 inches in diameter.
I will combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.
This came out of an old estate in Western Pennsylvania.
I have taken lots of photos to show you how nice this is!
PERFECT CONDITION as shown. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Offered at NO RESERVE .
Guaranteed old and original. Money back guarantee if not completely satisfied. Buyer to prepay by PayPal and add exact costs for shipping and insurance.
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The following explanation helps to provide background on this piece:
"Felix the Cat was introduced to British audiences through Eve and Everybody’s Film Review magazine and was an instant hit with the public, as popular as he had been when first released to American audiences three years earlier in 1919. The cartoon cat featured in various editions of ‘Eve’ from 1922 through to 1926 and was heavily marketed as a ‘brand’ that spawned a huge range of promotional merchandise, including a series of Felix the Cat enamel badges of which some were made in silver. Generally, Felix the Cat merchandise bares the imprint “Pathé’s Eve Film Review” or a variation of the same."
Size is 2 5/8 inches high and 1 15/16 inches in diameter.
I will combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.
This came out of an old estate in Western Pennsylvania.
I have taken lots of photos to show you how nice this is!
PERFECT CONDITION as shown. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Offered at NO RESERVE .
Guaranteed old and original. Money back guarantee if not completely satisfied. Buyer to prepay by PayPal and add exact costs for shipping and insurance.
00068
