Expert: Martin G Roberts - 8/12/2004

Question
I have a bolo, with a Micky Mouse head and boots
on it. The back of the head, says Disney and made
in U.S.A. I believe it is solid Pewter, a high
grade. Would you happen to know, the year, or value of it? I also have a little Hershey's kiss
shaped box/with lid, also I believe, is solid
pewter. I would like, some information on. Thank
you for your time.

Answer
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These are 20th century kitsch - they may have some decorative benefits if you like them, but they have little or no monetary value. Pewter itself is just a base metal alloy composed principally of tin - it has no intrinsic value, so the 'grade' is irrelevant I'm afraid.