RARE “POPEYE THE SAILOR” ROWBOAT BY HOGE MFG.

RARE “POPEYE THE SAILOR” ROWBOAT BY HOGE MFG. Elusive, impressive, of large scale, this rare toy from the 1930s would be the centerpiece of any Popeye collection. 15″ in length, Popeye is seated within the rowboat, his feet resting upon the wind-up motor that propels him through the water while he is rowing. Finely lithographed tin Popeye similar in nature to the Chein version Popeye with parrot cages, this fellow vigorously replicates the action of a man rowing a boat all while puffing away on his pipe extending from the left side of his mouth. Original rhombic shaped decal on bow of boat along with original aluminum rudder on rear of boat. SIZE: 15″ l (without rudder). CONDITION: Overall condition very fine plus. Original oars lacking, but two Joe Freeman replacement oars accompany this toy. Mechanism in working order. 1-8519 JL (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008

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
	245	$4,200.00	RARE “POPEYE THE SAILOR” ROWBOAT BY HOGE MFG. Elusive, impressive, of large scale, this rare toy from the 1930s would be the centerpiece of any Popeye collection. 15″ in length, Popeye is seated within the rowboat, his feet resting upon the wind-up motor that propels him through the water while he is rowing. Finely lithographed tin Popeye similar in nature to the Chein version Popeye with parrot cages, this fellow vigorously replicates the action of a man rowing a boat all while puffing away on his pipe extending from the left side of his mouth. Original rhombic shaped decal on bow of boat along with original aluminum rudder on rear of boat. SIZE: 15″ l (without rudder). CONDITION: Overall condition very fine plus. Original oars lacking, but two Joe Freeman replacement oars accompany this toy. Mechanism in working order. 1-8519 JL (3,500-5,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008 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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