"THE MILTON BERLE CAR" BOXED MARX WINDUP.
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Winning Bid:
$460.00
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #182 - Part II
Item numbers 1500-3431 in auction 182
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
3.5x6x6.25" tall toy w/built-in key comes in box nicely illustrated on all sides. 1950s. Box design includes illustrations of the toy on front and back, Berle in front of a microphone on two side panels and end flaps feature small illustrations of the toy in action. Box has lt. edge wear but remains tight and VF. Toy is all tin litho except for Berle's plastic cowboy hat. Body of car is decorated w/various phrases and sayings such as "Whirl With Berle/Oh Milton! You're Wonderful!/Tele Vis Super Super" plus word balloon w/Berle saying "I'll Get You A Shot In Th' Head." On the back of the car is a simulated TV w/pair of screens featuring Berle illustrations and additional word balloon reading "I'm Milton Who Are You?" Toy works and travels around in an erratic fashion as Berle's head spins. Has a 4" hairline scratch running diagonally across the back but this is exceedinly minor and only noticeable when viewed closely. Toy o/w has just some tiny scattered paint nicks. All as produced as this is old store stock. Appearance remains bright and glossy. VF to Exc.
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