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Identification

Apollo Chocolates Mother's Day 1925 Keepsake Frame

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Overview

The item is explicitly marked with the maker (Apollo Chocolates) and date (May 10th, 1925) for Mother's Day. It is a small promotional bi-fold frame or keepsake folder.

Story

Apollo Chocolates was a prominent American confectionery brand in the early 20th century, known for its boxed chocolates and seasonal promotions. This specific piece was created as a Mother's Day giveaway or packaging insert for May 10, 1925, reflecting the era's growing commercialization of the holiday. The market for 1920s advertising ephemera is niche but stable, driven primarily by brand-specific collectors (in this case, confectionery) and holiday memorabilia enthusiasts.

Maker / Origin

Apollo Chocolates

Condition & Value

The item is in poor condition based on the visible evidence. These defects severely limit its appeal to condition-conscious ephemera collectors. Fair to good vintage condition. Shows edge and corner wear to the exterior boards and rubbing along the hinge.

Full Research

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The market for 1920s advertising ephemera is niche but stable, driven primarily by brand-specific collectors (in this case, confectionery) and holiday memorabilia enthusiasts. Condition is paramount in the ephemera market; pristine examples trade easily, while damaged pieces often languish or sell strictly in bulk lots. Buyers typically source these items on online auction platforms or at specialized paper and ephemera shows.

Value Drivers

▲ Explicit date (May 10, 1925) and brand (Apollo Chocolates) firmly establish the era and origin.

▲ Crossover appeal between candy advertising collectors and early Mother's Day holiday collectors.

Concerns

▼ Severe condition issues (torn insert, edge wear) cap the value at the lowest tier.

▼ Unverified back cover—missing additional graphics or text limits display potential.

▼ Niche brand appeal compared to highly collected giants like Hershey or Cadbury.

Best Venue

Given the low individual value and poor condition, this item is best bundled with other 1920s advertising or candy ephemera if selling online to save on shipping overhead. Alternatively, list it with a low starting bid (e. g., $5) on a platform like eBay, explicitly targeting Apollo Chocolate brand completists.

Upside Potential

If the back cover or the area underneath the torn insert reveals a highly desirable graphic (such as a detailed, colorful illustration of a 1920s Apollo chocolate box), the value could push toward the $20-$25 range for a dedicated brand collector despite the damage.

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Also found — market-range context

Related comps outside the valuation band· 16 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

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    Different form: die-cut bookmark.
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    ANTIQUE C1930 BRASS CASEY CANDY CO Candy Tongs APOLLO CHOCOLATES Ornate Tong
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