"RUDY" THE OSTRICH FROM BARNEY GOOGLE WIND-UP TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$442.75
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2012 12:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #207 - Part II
Item numbers 1235 through 2949 in auction 207
Item Description
2x5x8.5" tall painted tin toy w/built-in key by Nifty, Germany. ©1924 International Feature Service Inc. Each side of body is marked "Rudy - DeBeck." From the Barney Google comic strip by Billy DeBeck. Toy works and when wound, walks forward as his lower bill (a separate piece) opens. Top of head is complete w/pair of metal tabs which serve as accent feathers. Back of the neck has .25" spot of missing paint, tail feathers have six 1/8" to .25" paint flakes o/w paint shows just general lt. aging, however, the blue color on body is somewhat darker around the black text areas. VF overall and much above average example of this scarce character wind-up.
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