Lot # 52 - Metzke Pewter “Cat and Mouse” Tic-Tac-Toe Figures

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Nov-2025 7:51:00 PM
Current bid:

$36.00

Highest bidder:

Belle3

Auction has ended

Description :

A delightful complete set of ten vintage pewter miniatures by Metzke Pewter, crafted in 1978 as playing pieces for the company’s collectible Cat and Mouse Tic-Tac-Toe game. The set features five stalking cats and five upright mice, each individually sculpted and cast in solid pewter with distinctive hand-finished detail.

The crouching cats appear mid-pounce while the alert mice stand ready—capturing Metzke’s signature blend of whimsy and craftsmanship. Each figure bears the hallmark “© METZKE 1978” stamped on the underside.


Details

  • Maker: Metzke Pewter, Tallmadge, Ohio

  • Mark: Stamped “© METZKE 1978” on base

  • Material: Solid pewter with natural aged patina

  • Set Includes:

    • (5) Stalking cats

    • (5) Standing mice

  • Approximate Dimensions:

    • Cats: 1¼" L × ½" H

    • Mice: ¾" H × ½" W

  • Year: 1978

  • Origin: USA

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Mild age patina consistent with age; no chips or breaks. Smooth surfaces and strong casting detail remain throughout.


Collecting Note

Metzke Pewter, active through the 1970s–1980s, was known for its imaginative line of animal miniatures and desk games. The Cat and Mouse Tic-Tac-Toe sets are among its most iconic and collectible designs—celebrated for their humor, sculptural quality, and nostalgic charm.


Why It’s Special

A complete 10-piece 1978 set showcasing Metzke’s most beloved animal pairing. Each figure is a miniature narrative—playful, finely cast, and stamped with authenticity. Ideal for collectors of vintage pewter, animal-themed miniatures, or retro tabletop games, this set balances storytelling charm with enduring craftsmanship.


Auction History

Highest bidder is Belle3

Date Bid User
17-Nov-2025 9:16:46 AM $36.00 Belle3
17-Nov-2025 9:15:09 AM $34.00 Renn911
17-Nov-2025 9:15:00 AM $31.00 Belle3
17-Nov-2025 9:15:00 AM $30.00 Renn911
17-Nov-2025 8:19:19 AM $26.00 Belle3
15-Nov-2025 7:00:40 PM $21.00 Renn911
15-Nov-2025 7:00:31 PM $20.00 Snoho5109
15-Nov-2025 7:00:31 PM $20.00 Renn911
11-Nov-2025 11:18:16 PM $16.00 Snoho5109
10-Nov-2025 1:57:15 PM $14.00 Mermaid
10-Nov-2025 1:57:08 PM $11.00 Ramsey
10-Nov-2025 1:57:08 PM $10.00 Mermaid
10-Nov-2025 12:04:17 PM $6.00 Ramsey
10-Nov-2025 9:16:41 AM $5.00 Mermaid

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