Mickey Mouse Lonnie Burr Mouseketeer Worn Al Shelton Belt Buckle Walt Disney
Historic Disney Treasures from the Worldwide Disneyana Specialists at Saturday's Toys... to celebrate the Original Mouseketeers of the Mickey Mouse Club on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of their historic nationwide debut on ABC Television on Monday, October 3, 1955.
Featuring an original brass Mickey Mouse belt buckle designed and crafted by the famed Cowboy Artist to the Stars, Al Shelton (1920 - 2016). The belt buckle was acquired by "Original Mouseketeer" Lonnie Burr in the mid-1970's. His friend and colleague, Annette Funicello also received one of these Shelton "Mickey Mouse" buckles at that time as well.
Size: approx. 2.25" x 3.25"
Noted by the artist on reverse side of buckle as made in the USA
Among the great names of Hollywood history who were presented with belt buckles designed by western artist Al Shelton included:
- Clark Gable
- Ronald Reagan
- Steve McQueen
- Rick Nelson
- Gene Autry
- Burt Reynolds
- ... and many more
Shelton was well known for his intricate Western American designs in leather, brass, pewter, bronze and sterling silver.
This Mickey Mouse buckle was licensed by Walt Disney Productions and first sculpted by Al Shelton in 1973 (also known as the 50th Anniversary year of Walt Disney Productions). The buckle was presented to studio executives and VIP guests and continued in production after Shelton ceased working with Wyler Foundry and Harness Works (Van Nuys, CA). He then launched his own Studio City brand (Ventura Boulevard) in the mid-1970's.
Please allow a few extra days for payment to reach Lonnie. He will ship the package directly to your home through the Mouseketeer Express! (via USPS Priority Mail)
(additional photos provided for illustration only; not included with listing)
Includes signed Certificate of Authenticity from Mouseketeer Lonnie Burr.
Lonnie Burr starred as one of television's original Mouseketeers of the "Mickey Mouse Club", which also included Annette Funicello, Bobby Burgess, Cubby O'Brien, Karen Pendleton, Doreen Tracey, Sharon Baird, Darlene Gillespie and Tommy Cole... along with adult leaders Jimmie Dodd and Roy Williams. These talented young performers were among the "original nine" who would appear on all three seasons of the program's original daily episodes.
In his Hollywood career both before and after the Mouseketeers, Lonnie worked with dozens of entertainment legends including Jimmy Stewart, Elvis Presley, Roy Rogers, Eddie Cantor, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Robin Williams, Dinah Shore, Clayton Moore (The Lone Ranger), Ed Wynn, Carol Channing, Robert Preston, Jack Benny, Shirley MacLaine, Ginger Rogers, Charlie Ruggles, Abbott & Costello, Dean Martin, Buddy Ebsen, Jimmy Durante, Billy Crystal, Jerry Lewis, Angela Lansbury, Steven Spielberg, Gower Champion, Bob Fosse, Cecil B. DeMille and many more.
Saturday’s Toys and Collectibles was founded in 1994 by Southern California author and media historian, Dave Mason. Soon after eBay's launch the following year, Saturday's Toys was among the first online specialists to strategize in embracing this rapidly developing technology. Having delivered over 16,000 coveted treasures since that time, Saturday's Toys is pleased to partner with researchers and collectors throughout the globe.
Today, online offerings of archival keepsakes are presented in celebration of the times that allow for family, friends and neighbors to join in memorable gatherings that nurture the strong connections that bind a community together. These treasures are affectionately represented by "Saturday's Toys." In that light we present our adopted motto (with a nod to the Sherman Brothers): "Oh, let's go fly a kite!"
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