"POPEYE MECHANICAL ROLLER SKATER" BOXED LINEMAR WIND-UP TOY.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Winning Bid:
$786.66 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 12, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Time Left:
Ended
Auction:
Auction #229 Part II
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
Illustrated box contains 6" tall tin litho toy w/built-in key. 1950s. ©KFS. Nicely illustrated lid features Popeye on top skating by Olive Oyl. Two side panels show Popeye, Olive and Swee'Pea skating by Poopdeck Pappy. Box shows corner tip/edge wear and even aging, w/.25 and 1" edge tears to lid. Box is Fine overall and retains its shape for display. Toy depicts Popeye on roller skates and holding plate w/can of spinach up in the air. Complete w/metal rod stem and wooden bowl pipe. Synthetic fabric pants show very slight age fading; much nicer than typically found. Some scattered tiny paint nicks, but still bright and glossy. Toy works and he skates about while changing direction every so often. Fine/VF. Classic Linemar Popeye toy.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)