POPEYE & OLIVE OYL ON ROOF MARX WIND-UP TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$575.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #196 - Part II
Item numbers 976 though 2670 in auction 196
Item Description
Colorful and imaginative toy by Marx Toys. c. mid-1930s. 3.25x4.75" base with different character art on all panels featuring Wimpy, Olive Oyl and scene of Alice the Goon punching the Sea Hag while holding Swee'Pea. Overall height is 9.5" when Popeye figure is placed in action position by means of wire rod emerging from roof. Built-in key. When wound, Popeye dances while Olive rocks from side to side while seated on "Spinach" case. Two .5" areas of heavy oxidation, one affecting image of Wimpy on front base panel. Scattered traces of bare metal showing with a few scattered pinpoint paint scratches/nicks. Lt. wear along the front roof edge. Underside has small Marx logo. Fine, working example.
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