"BOOB McNUTT" BOXED STRAUSS WINDUP.
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$1,500.00
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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 #182 - Part II
Item numbers 1500-3431 in auction 182
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Item Description
Tin litho toy w/built-in key is 3x3x8.75" tall and comes in nicely illustrated box. This toy is by the Ferdinand Strauss Corp. © 1925 by The Star Co. Box features Rube Goldberg art w/full figure image of him repeated on front and back, the two side panels feature an eight-panel comic strip. Front panel has lt. crease running vertically at center from top to bottom. Top flap has very ft. 1" moisture stain and 2" split along hinge but remains intact as do all other flaps. Other lt. aging but color remains strong and box is tight. About Fine. Toy depicts Boob w/simulated note pinned to the back of his jacket reading "I'm Boob McNutt. R. L. Goldberg." Toy works and upper body and head rock back and forth as arms move and he waddles about. Tiny and widely scattered paint nicks and scratches but appearance remains clean and exceptionally glossy. VF. Provenance of Philip Samuels collection.
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