#150

American Tin Mechanical Walking Popeye by Marx
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$700
sold
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Description
8" (20 cm). Lithographed tin dimensional figure of Popeye with yellow pipe, hinged legs for movement, attached tattooed arms holding parrot cages, small wheels at base of cages. When wound, Popeye vigorously walks forward. Excellent condition, mechanism functions well, original box included. Box is labeled Walking Popeye, patent applied for, c. King Features, Marx. American, Marx, circa 1930.