1927 Kilgore, Complete Unused Group of 12 Cast Iron Bozo Cap Bombs in Original Box
Extraordinary group of 12 cast iron Bozo cap bombs manufactured by Kilgore. All have never played with! They come complete with their original store display box and checkerboard insert. The Bozo's were manufactured using a front and rear cast iron head half riveted together in the center. The rivet was plated with shiny nickel alloy so one end could be used as the clown's nose. The stemmed cap exploder was also nickel plated. It serves as both a detonator and clown tongue. A single large "mammoth" style cap was used. The pieces were cast with deep facial features and embossed "BOZO" on each hat. All Bozo's have a light tan enamel face (actually they're dipped then baked). The rear half is either red, green, or blue. There are four of each color. The display box is marked "one dozen durable iron, assorted colors". The Kilgore company name and logo appears on all four box skirts as well as the cover top. An interlocking, five piece, checkerboard insert keeps the Bozo's from hitting each other. The underside of the box still has a ribbon paper fragment and transferred text, stuck to it from the cover of a second box (see 3rd photo up from the bottom). Size: Toy 1¾" x 1" diameter. Each weighs 2oz. Box 5½" square. Sold: Sep. 2005
Price Sold: $ 1803
