SML-77 Romeo


SML-77  Romeo

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reference numbers SML-77: Romeo (M)
SML-77A: Romeo - SMCS membership figurine (1986) (Lance 3737)
description small figurine of Romeo
dimensions 3 inches high
topics and series Topics: Couples-2 Figures  Literature in England  SMCS
Series: Shakespeare
related or similar items SML-78 Juliet   SML-289 (2 figures on a common base)
first issued/withdrawn/
discontinued forever
SML-77: (1947/1975/-)
SML-77A: (1984/1985/DF 1985) 2,853 made
private issue and/or limited edition & quantity not applicable
era first introduced Marblehead
value range SML-77: 50/70
SML-77A: 25/35
auction notes none
comments/observations none

GENERAL INFORMATION. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (1596) has been popularized on stage, screen, radio, television and opera.  Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet suffer their love and marriage in the midst of the deadly feud of their families.  At the end, he poisons himself and she stabs herself at his body.  Realizing their hatred has caused the tragedy, the two houses make a tardy, sorrowful peace.
     Baston mounted the couple on a common base in 1958 (SML-289).

From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.

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