This is another example of a seller foolishly listing a rare item with a BIN not reflective of what the item would have brought if offered in an auction format. This item is Dennison door hanger from 1930. Given the minty condition, I’m certain this would have fetched no less than $350.
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HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS Hallo' Inn Door Hanger and Bat 1960
This door hanger was made by Dennison and first appeared in their 1930 Price List pamphlet with a stock number of H6601/2. My reference assigns it an RSIN of “3” but I feel a change to “2” is warranted. The condition is not ideal. Is this one of those instances when rarity trumps condition? See page 143 for the “Come In’ door hanger which should have a changed RSIN of “1”. I’ve seen it once in 30 years.
10/09 Update: This duo sold for $230.94.
VINTAGE HALLO' INN PUMPKIN DRIVING HALLOWEEN DIE CUT DECORATION DENNISON USA
I have trouble wrapping my head around this result - especially given the condition.
Antique Dennison,"Hallo' Inn" Die Cut
The crop this season of rare vintage items has been smaller overall than in many years past, so it is nice to see such a coveted and elusive diecut surface. As with many firms, Dennison was hard hit by the Great Depression. Their overall output was significantly lessened by the time this wonderful item was produced from 1930-1932. Not many were made and not many have survived the long journey through time. I know of VERY few collectors that own one of these. I do not. I struggle with whether to buy rare items with condition issue, and this falls in the "what should I do" zone. The SGV is $325, but since one of these hasn't surfaced in any venue I know of for nearly a decade, the sky's the limit.
10/26 Update: The stratosphere was reached with this rare diecut fetching $938.88.
