#14

American Lithographed Tin Mechanical Toys "Little Orphan Annie" and "Sandy" by Marx
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$400
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5" (13 cm.) h. Annie. Lithographed tin figures of Annie in red dress with classic orange hair,and googly eyes,is posed with a metal jump rope; when wound she jumps and tumbles. Sandy,who carries Annie's school bag hops along when wound. Excellent condition,functions well. Each marked with the name of character,and artist Harold Grey. American,Marx,circa 1930s,from the comic strip that originated in 1925,detailing the exploits of the rags to riches and back-to rags little girl.