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1930s J. Chein Barnacle Bill Walker The Sailor Mechanical Wind-up Tin Toy Japan

$ 139.91

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Character: Barnacle Bill
  • Condition: Used
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: J. Chein & Co.
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Year: 1930
  • Material: Tin
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Vintage Mechanical 1930s J. Chein Barnacle Bill Walker
    Barnacle Bill was a character from an old drinking song which inspired a Betty Boop cartoon, 2 Films, and also was used as the recurring theme for Pluto in Popeye the Sailor.  This toy is made of brightly lithographed tin, and features a fixed wind key on the back.  The toy is unmarked, however it is a known production of Chein.  When wound, Bill with rapidly shuffle around! (when the wind starts to loose power he needs a little push sometimes)  (WD40)
    please see photos for description
    Tin Litho Wind-up Toy
    Japan
    6” tall
    3” wide