#179

American Lithographed Tin Mechanical"Charlie McCarthy in His Benzine Buggy" by Marx
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8" (20 cm.) Lithographed tin open-top auto with red and white steering wheel is being driven by Charlie McCarthy with his classic black suit,top hat and monocle. When wound,the car bumps and jerks along,while his head revolves side to side. Excellent condition of lithography and mechanism. Marks: Charlie McCarthy,Marx,Pats. Pend Made in USA. The doll was marketed with the catch-phrase "Charlie McCarthy in his Benzine Buggy". Marx,circa 1938.