MARX "ROCKET CAR" PROTOTYPE WIND-UP RACECAR.
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$345.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
Value Code:
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Item Description
9" long hand-painted tin racer made in the style of Marx's 16" Rocket Racer, though in smaller scale. Built-in key in side and two-dimensional tin litho driver figure. Entire body of car has been hand painted, w/"Rocket Car" name on hood and detailed front end design. 1930s. Wind-up key has some oxidation and paint has moderate wear in the form of small flakes w/some oxidation to exposed metal. Wind-up action works. Fine overall. Unproduced size. From the John Bowers Collection.
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