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...........$......................$........... "MY COOL CASH" VINTAGE MOUSE CARICATURE MONEY BOX BANK Atticabilia from the folks' estate and if 24/7 custody of a spirited, unpredictable, calamity-prone gadabout affectionately known as Dad wasn't already challenging enough in itself -- my dubious role as custodian of multiple lifetimes of treasurables from a colorful chaotic genetic cocktail of DNA donors can often become equally as stimulating! Seems like whenever I start deluding myself and feel reasonably confident that I'm finally making progress in organizing all the curious estate-abilia, I invariably stumble upon still more inventory in some dark secluded cul-de-sac or unsuspecting little cubby hole tucked back beneath the convoluted eaves of the huge triple attic, almost as if the boxes have mysteriously multiplied and borne offspring when no one was looking! At times I even awaken frantic from frightening fragmented nightmares that I've been doomed to flounder around for all eternity through the mounds and pounds of buried baubles and assorted oddities til I become just another sordid fixture among the findings! I'm also exceedingly fortunate to be blessed with endearing incentives in the form of minced expletives and threats of bodily harm lest I demonstrate a concerted effort to make my inventory inundated home somewhat more habitable! Cool Collectible Vintage Retro "MY COOL CASH" MONEY BANK with colorful whimsical hand painted details features drippy scalloped simulated icicles along upper edges of hard dense cardboard box covered by scattered witty expressions and clever tongue-in-cheek captions describing financial savings (or lack thereof) ....humorously accentuated by mocking commentaries from capricious mischievous caricature mouse! Clever front caption beneath brass coin slot reads: "$ Drop In Anytime" -- Funky bold center script states: "These Are Frozen Funds" -- And brass "Panic Button" on bottom [that is actually the bank's removable stopper] is flanked by the words: "To Be Pulled Out Only When Financially Frantic!" Side panels depict Mr. Mouse amusingly engaged in impish antics and comical gestures, and back is "Completely Air-Conditioned" via jagged red scorch-marked hole-punch openings that enable contents to be viewed, accompanied by cryptic corresponding quips: "At Last I'm Loaded For Real Livin'! -- I'm Saving, Like WOW! -- Jeepers Just Feast Your Peepers! -- I'm Still Stashing My Cash -- My Soda-Sippin Silver!" Bank is signed: ©1960 Mary Dorman ~ Durand-Chicago 9, USA and measures 8-3/4" high x 2-1/4" in diameter. Certainly a most interesting, unusual, laughable little novelty and superb gag gift -- in great overall condition with sturdy construction, normal predictable age appropriate wear and an occasional faint stray mark that does nothing to detract but only seems to add more character and further enhance the nostalgic vintage appeal! Thanks for visiting and while you're here why not take a moment to view my other auctions? Most are antique/vintage collectibles and other distinctive items presented in good faith with no intent to misrepresent. Please consider that they are sold as is and that imperfections may be present with previously loved treasures. Some items may require a more thorough cleaning than given but to preserve their original integrity, I defer that task to the discretion of the winning bidder. Every attempt is made to provide an honest accurate description of each piece with attention to significant flaws/defects but in the event of an error or oversight an apology and refund will be graciously offered. Questions, comments, and suggestions are encouraged, and a response should be anticipated within 24 hours in most instances. International bidders are always welcome but should contact me for shipping rates/terms prior to placing bids. My thrill-a-minute, lipstick-on-the-Maalox-bottle life is routinely punctuated by far too many rules, compelling me to impose very few here. I ask only that you look carefully and bid wisely; refrain from playing if you don't plan on paying; and respect the liberal conditions of participation in my auctions, mindful to extend the same courtesy you'd like shown to you. And by all means, DO HAVE YOURSELF SOME FUN
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