Post #808745 by Prikli Pear on Thu, Apr 6, 2023 1:47 PM

An addendum to episode 51: Krypton Bar Rescue. Someone in New Jersey is selling a vintage Krypton bar very similar to mine that I restored--but they're also including a matching shelf, which I didn't know existed.

I know that after the initial production run Krypton ended their contract with Bosko for the carved masks for the front of the bar and started making their own. This one looks to be one of the second generation bars with the knock-off masks. I had no idea they copied the Bosko design so blatantly, nor that they had no clue as how to get the primitive Witco look. I mean, what did they use here, cheap plywood? My goodness, this replacement mask looks terrible.

This bar is in MUCH better condition overall than my bar when I got it, but even with the matching shelf (which looks like it does come with authentic Bosko masks) I have to say the $5,800 asking price is way too optimistic. Just sharing here as a data point for future reference.