NIFTY TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WITH ORIGINAL BOX.

NIFTY TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WITH ORIGINAL BOX. One of the most popular toys ever made by Nifty is the Toonerville Trolley. This toy was a spin-off from the comics in the 1920s. Windup trolley is lithographed in red and yellow with “TOONERVILLE TROLLEY” on both sides, and on bottom “copyrighted 1922 by Fontaine Fox”. Fontaine Fox was also the writer of the comic strip. When wound the skipper with hand on the trolley turns, and it moves erratically. Accompanied with original box with manufacturer’s label showing the trolley in action. SIZE: 5″ l x 7″ h. CONDITION: Overall nearly excellent condition. Original key is missing and one dark spot on top of roof. Otherwise lithography is very bright and shiny. Box lid shows stress with tears, one side flap missing, slight staining of label and one small puncture hole through lid. 1-10928 (400-800)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1151	$1,092.50	NIFTY TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WITH ORIGINAL BOX. One of the most popular toys ever made by Nifty is the Toonerville Trolley. This toy was a spin-off from the comics in the 1920s. Windup trolley is lithographed in red and yellow with “TOONERVILLE TROLLEY” on both sides, and on bottom “copyrighted 1922 by Fontaine Fox”. Fontaine Fox was also the writer of the comic strip. When wound the skipper with hand on the trolley turns, and it moves erratically. Accompanied with original box with manufacturer’s label showing the trolley in action. SIZE: 5″ l x 7″ h. CONDITION: Overall nearly excellent condition. Original key is missing and one dark spot on top of roof. Otherwise lithography is very bright and shiny. Box lid shows stress with tears, one side flap missing, slight staining of label and one small puncture hole through lid. 1-10928 (400-800) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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