YELLOW KID METAL MECHANICAL FIGURE.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #201 - Part II
Item numbers 1409 through 3152 in auction 201
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Item Description
5.75” tall (on wooden base) metal figure of The Yellow Kid wearing blue and yellow camouflage-like nightshirt with moving, mechanical arm action. c. early 1900s. Rare mechanical Yellow Kid figurine from wooden gumball machine. Wire lever on back. When pressed, arms move up and down. About 40% of wooden base is chipped off but figure still stands upright. VG. Metal hands show moderate paint wear and face has a few paint flakes. Head itself is Fine. Outfit has faded with age and has a .5” tear from wire lever on back. VG. Rare and first we’ve seen.
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