Hershey's Advertising Lot – Longaberger Chocolate Kiss Basket, Galerie Mugs, Figurines & Inflatable

Featured Brand Cross-Over Collectible:
Brand/Maker: Longaberger Baskets (Handcrafted in Dresden, Ohio, USA).
Design: Custom round woven splint wood basket base stained in dark chocolate brown with silver metallic structural rivets.
Lid Finial: Topped with a large, matching dark brown wood-carved lid shaped like a giant Hershey’s Kiss.
Accents: Trimmed with an official woven satin ribbon band featuring the classic “KISSES™” logo print and a miniature metallic silver Kiss charm dangle.
Galerie Souvenir Ceramic Mugs:
Quantity: Two matching heavy ceramic mugs produced under official license by Galerie®.
Design: Wrapped in deep maroon chocolate-toned glaze with oversized block-lettering graphics reading “HERSHEY’S”.
Utility Specifications: Base plates are stamped with official manufacturer details verifying they are dishwasher and microwave safe.
Decorative Tabletop Figurines:
Salt & Pepper Shaker Set: Ceramic pair sculpted as “Hershey’s Bakers” wearing striped shirts and chef hats marked “S” and “P”. One cradles a silver Hershey’s Kiss; the other holds a traditional milk chocolate candy bar.
Campfire S’mores Figurine: A hand-painted heavy polyresin display piece depicting a bearded baker sitting on a log roasting marshmallows over an illuminated campfire model. Accented by a silver Kiss candy piece at his side.
Novelty Magnets & Utility Hardware:
Character Fridge Magnets: Four distinct cast resin dimensional baker magnets representing various hobbies and gifts (one with a golf bag, one with a shopping basket, one holding a chocolate bar, and one holding a holiday gift box).
Bottle Opener: Heavy rubberized promotional bottle opener contoured like a cartoon Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bar with character eyes, white gloves, and running shoes.
Store Display Memorabilia:
Inflatable Banner Sign: A vintage heavy vinyl inflatable counter or wall sign printed with large silver block letters reading “HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD”. Outfitted with a classic clear plastic airtight inflation push-valve on the lower right corner.
Condition Report
Longaberger Basket: Excellent structural condition. The underside base bears a crisp, deeply struck official hot-iron stamp reading: “Longaberger® Handmade Baskets, Est. Dresden, OH USA”. The wood weave is tight, unbroken, and free of vertical splitting. The silver rivets and metal charm show zero pitting or oxidation.
Ceramic Mugs & Shakers: The ceramic glazes show high reflective luster. There are no chips, rim flea-bites, or spidering fractures along the handles or base rings. The salt and pepper shaker base ports retain their original tight seals.
Vinyl Inflatable Banner: Visually intact without heavy plastic creases, yellowing margins, or deep ink rubs. Please note: This estate item is sold folded and flat; it has not been pressure-tested for pinhole micro-leaks or continuous seam integrity.
Magnets & Accessories: The rear mounting magnet discs are firmly glued and functional. The metal structural frame on the bottle opener insert is rigid and clean.