Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2023
A dream come true for those in the field of product promotion due to his superstar presence in the National Hockey League, Phil Esposito was no stranger to having his image used for commercial purposes as evident here by this complete original display box of “Phil Esposito Hockey Boot Wax”, with 12 unopened 3 ½ oz. tins. At roughly 11” x 7 ½” x 3 ½”, the cardboard box features interesting graphics along with a facsimile Esposito signature, while the inner flap is designed to stand up for display, with an area left for retailers to add the price. Each 3 ¾” (diameter) tin features a full colour image of the HOFer, with pertinent instructions printed in both French and English. Most of the tins show liquid/wax staining the labels on the sides of varying degrees with some much heavier than others with some of the lids also showing residue from leakage as well (some of the wax is still wet and pooled in the lips of the cans). Additionally, upon examination, most of the cans still have their original price stickers (and an additional one) affixed to the top sticker of Esposito with some of the stickers themselves having had their glue dry out over time and separate from the lid. The display box exhibits expected handling and storage wear with some light soiling to the interior from the aforementioned leaking cans as well as creases and tape residue to the outside and lid also worth mentioning.
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