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Marx "ELM" Popeye Character Cars
Marx "ELM" Popeye Character Cars
Item Details
Description

Hong Kong. 1960s. The "ELM" company reflected Louis Marx's initials and is confirmed to stand for "Excellent Louis Marx". Marx wanted his company to have a place in the Hong Kong plastics industry and in response, set up "The Elm Tool & Machinery Company Ltd.". Marked, right corner of box lids. Stamped, on underside of each car.

Size
Car: 0.75" x 2" x 0.75". Box: 1" x 2.5" x 1.5".

Condition
New old stock. Toys and original boxes are in excellent condition. Toys show no visible signs of use.

Medium
Plastic.

Provenance
From the Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.

Buyer's Premium
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Marx "ELM" Popeye Character Cars

Estimate CA$200 - CA$300
Current Price (3 bids)

CA$75

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Item located in New Hamburg, ON, CA
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