A WWII scarce Mickey Mouse gas mask case, multi-coloured lit...

Hammer

£600

A WWII scarce Mickey Mouse gas mask case, multi-coloured lithographed tinplate case of cylindrical form, showing Mickey wearing his gas mask with his nephews trying to guess who or what it is. Happynak Series, No.50, Made in England, c1941. It was thought using Mickey Mouse as a role model would make the thought of wearing a gas mask less scary for children, it is believed only a relatively small number of these tins were produced as the government decided all metal was needed for the war effort. The tin is complete with lid but design has faded, has some knocks and dents, paint loss, marking and wear. Height of tin (with lid) approx. 19.5cm, diameter approx. 11cm.