#98

American Tin & Celluloid Mechanical 'Popeye the Champ'
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$3,100
sold
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Description
6 1/2" (16 cm) square. Lithographed tin base in the shape of a boxing ring is decorated with characters from the Popeye and Olive Oyl comic strip and labeled "Big Fight Popeye the Champ". When wound, celluloid figures of Popeye and boxer twirl around on the circular moving base and appear to "box". Excellent condition, original box included. Marx, circa 1935.