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Sat, Sep 24, 2016 12:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 25, 2016 12:00PM EDT
Lot 120

Patriotic Sparkling Celebration Pistol

Estimate: $500 - $600

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Patriotic Sparkling Celebration Pistol. New York: Marx Toys Co., 1930s. Pressed steel and painted toy gun that originally made siren noise and sparks. Decal is reminiscent of the 1876 ñSpirit of '76î painting by Archibald McNeal Willard. Scarce. 7î long. General scratching and scuffing to paint and decal, oxidation on exposed metal parts. Not working. Fair.

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