Mechanical toy Sheriff Sam / Whoopee Car, red yellow white black, metal, Louis Marx & Company, USA, 1930s.
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Sheriff Sam / Whoopee Car is a tin wind-up mechanical toy from the 1930s, produced by the American company Louis Marx & Company. The construction features lacquered and lithographed tin with plastic details and a partially exposed spring-driven mechanism. The car body stands out with its glossy, deep red finish, complemented by bold yellow accents on the oversized cowboy hat, steering wheel, and bumper. The cowboy figure is hand-painted, with expressive facial features, a white shirt, and a black neckerchief, enhancing its cartoon-like character. The large rear wheels are decorated with a radial motif in red, yellow, and white, bordered by black-and-white stripes, while the smaller front wheels display a red and white spiral. Visible rivets and folded metal edges emphasize the handcrafted nature of the piece, and the surface retains an authentic patina, with wear and scuffs typical of its age, but no major damage or restoration traces. The clockwork mechanism is functional, though it requires maintenance. The toy is preserved in very good original condition with a collectible patina.This toy captures the spirit of 1930s America—an era when imagination and humor offered solace and escapism. Sheriff Sam, with his exaggerated silhouette and bold colors, tells a story of childhood fantasy, where the Wild West meets mechanical ingenuity and every turn of the key promises adventure. The lacquered tin gleams with pop-art energy, and the
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Height16 cm
Length15 cm
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Length15 cm
Height16 cm
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