The one I have has a slightly different pattern on the chrome pick guard, and the pickup covers are bolted instead of riveted to it. It has the non-adjustable neck like yours, and also no logo on the headstock. It's my guess (since I haven't been able to confirm it anywhere) that the oval label with the Kay emblem on it was probably just a thin foil label, and it probably peeled off fairly easily, since most of the pictures I've been able to find also do not include it. Mine has enclosed Kluson Deluxe tuning machines, which were only mentioned in the catalogs for the more expensive guitars. My Mom estimated that my Dad got it when he was about 16, which would have made it in '60. I haven't looked for a code on the pots, so I don't know how they compare to the ones you have.
Judging from the condition yours is in, it didn't spend nearly enough time in a case. I couldn't find this guitar in Blue Book, but considering that in '60 and '61 they sold for $99.95, I wouldn't think yours is worth any more than that today. Mine is in near-mint condition, and I have the original case, also in excellent shape, so it might be worth more in the $500-750 range - maybe $800 with the case. I'd be really surprised if someone valued mine at $850, and I'm even more surprised that the one mentioned above actually SOLD for $850! I'm guessing it was purchased by someone who assumed that because it was an antique, it must be valuable. Of course, I'll never be selling mine, so it doesn't much matter to me what anyone else thinks it's worth.
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Here's one that went for $290
I'd say that's about going rate, TBH. These often get listed with start bids of $500 and don't get any takers.
Cool guitars though!
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