"AMOS 'N' ANDY" BOXED WIND-UP TAXI CAB.
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Winning Bid:
$557.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 12, 2015 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part II
Item numbers 978 through 2735 in auction 216
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Original illustrated cardboard box contains 3.5x8x5" tall tin litho toy w/built-in key. Marx, ©1930 Correll & Gosden. Box is complete but shows obvious and heavy wear w/tape repairs to interior along end/inner flap folds. Moderate edge wear w/some small tears, creases and surface paper flakes. Good/VG. Toy is complete and all original including horseshoe hood ornament, crank, windshield and separate tin litho figures of Amos, Andy and their dog. Car's body has related text including "Fresh Air Taxi Cab Co. Of America, Inc." name plus "Check And Double Check," etc. Car has simulated wear and tear such as dents and dings, patched tires as well as mud splashed on fenders and running boards. Toy was designed to travel forward before coming to a stop, then shake, causing the figures of Amos and Andy to bounce up and down before resuming forward motion. Works well. Toy shows scattered small scratches/nicks, w/some traces of bare metal at edges. Wheels show scattered rim wear from use. Still displays VF/Exc. and much nicer than typically found. Classic wind-up toy.
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