Vintage MGM Lion sales convention commemorative metal figurine. ...

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Vintage MGM Lion sales convention commemorative metal figurine. (ca. 1937) Vintage brass paperweight figurine given to attendees of the MGM sales convention in 1937. Consisting of a 5 x 4.25 in. cast brass figure of a family of three well-dressed lions standing atop an art nouveau base. The front of the base reads, "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer 12th Annual Sales Convention at the studio - May 2-7, 1937". Maker's imprint on the back of base reads, "Dodge INC, LA". With green felted bottom. In vintage very good condition.

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