A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
The Toronto Argonauts' familiar two shades of blue are nicely represented on this rare CFL nodder from the early 1960s. This vintage Argos bobbing head doll's helmet is painted light blue with a royal blue stripe painted down the middle. "Argos" is painted in white on the raised letters on the papier mache doll's chest, and #00 is painted in white on raised numbers on the back. The 6" tall nodder stands on a wood base painted blue with "Japan" stamped on the bottom. "1962 Xmas Larry" is written in pencil on the bare wood along with a few numbers. The plaster spring attachment inside the top of the helmet exhibits cracks and the back of the doll's head has a chipped edge, with some cracks also on the left side of the helmet also to note. Despite its flaws, this rare Argonauts CFL nodder is in very good shape and would make an outstanding addition to any bobbing head doll collection.
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