Description: 2.25x3-3/8x2.5" tall (to top of Cowardly Lion figural lid handle) die-cast hinged-lid jewelry box w/gilt finish. Among the first Oz novelties, these jewelry boxes were presented to female patrons of the 100th performance of The Wizard Of Oz musical, which opened at New York City's Majestic Theatre on Jan. 21, 1903. Produced by Fred Hamlin with oil by L. Frank Baum and music by Paul Tietjens, the cast featured David Montgomery, Fred Stone, Anna Laughlin, Arthur Hill, Bessie Wynn and Grace Kimball. Underside of box has raised "Majestic Theatre - 100th Performance - Wizard Of Oz - Wednesday April 15, 1903" text and features "JB 827" maker's mark. This musical was the longest-running show of the decade, w/293 performances. This example features a pink fabric lining bordered by matching braid. Underside of lid remains bare. Lid and raised portions of main sides have darkened slightly w/age but underside of lid and underside of box retain much bright luster. Undersides of feet and raised edges/corners shows some wear. Small 1/8" fatigue crack to lid by one hinge, but still quite Good overall. These are exceedingly rare, with only a handful known to still exist.
Price: 3800 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2025-01-18T21:28:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Theater
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
California Prop 65 Warning: None
