A Pair of Decorative Twelve O'Clock High Ceramic Steins....

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A Pair of Decorative Twelve O'Clock High Ceramic Steins. Decorative ceramic stein depicting Gregory Peck in his role as "General Savage" from Twelve O'Clock High complete with his leather helmet and goggles, United States flag, topped with cloud and airplane issued to commemorate the film's 50th anniversary in 1999. Limited edition of 1999, this is #0012. Made by Ashbury Ceramics. Hand-numbered on the bottom with facsimile signature of Gregory Peck. 7.75" high x 7" at the base.

Together with a Robin Hood ceramic pitcher/stein being a replica of the prop from the film that is an important plot point. In the film, the stein sits on the mantle of the officer's club with its face to the wall, but when there is a mission being flown, the face is turned out. Made by Ashbury Ceramics in 1994, this is hand-numbered 12 with handwritten date 1-94 on the bottom. It bears a handwritten gift inscription in green ink, "To: Gregory Peck, Thank you for a lifetime of entertainment, 1-23-99.". The bottom is stamped "Property of 918th Bomb Group". 8" high x 8 long from handle to nose.

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