The oldest lunch box in the collection is a simple metal box that was made in 1885. Only 12 were ever made, according to Diedrich. The lunchboxes feature all sorts of characters, including Strawberry Shortcake, Batman, the Jetsons, Barbie, and more.Ĭurrently, the highest bid for the collection sits at $1,550 for a Toppie the Elephant lunchbox. “I was so excited because I like quirky collectibles,” said auctioneer Dave Diedrich. The Brown family does not have space to store the collection and has decided to give them a shot at a new home instead of letting them be thrown away or collect dust.Ĭaswell Prewitt Realty is in charge of the lunchbox auction. The very last metal lunch box was produced in 1985. Metal lunch boxes rose in popularity in the 1950s alongside the boom of television shows.
Mark said his dad bought the first lunchbox in the 1980s.
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