December 5-7, 2024 Coin Op & Advertising - Las Vegas
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/5/2024
C. 1940. Mechanical Man Inc. New York. You can’t get your science fiction merit badge without knowing that Isaac Asimov’s robots were made by the fictional U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc., founded in 1982. He probably didn’t know it at the time, but Asimov was scooped. A real world firm had been started in 1938. Its name was Mechanical Man, Inc., Founded by Frank Dale in Pleasantville NY. The firm made all subjects of automatons, from the iconic moving baby in the bassinet, to twirling baton girls, to this example, a young boy holding a rifle. Most likely intended as a window display. In all original condition, and with the original shipping crate, the movements include, raising and lowering the rifle, a bulb at the end simulates firing, head movements and fixed eyes. CONDITION: The clothing is original in remarkable condition for the age, showing just light wear and some soiling. The gun has some scuffs as well as light surface scratches to the composition head, but overall a remarkable survivor.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Condition: (Very Good)
Item Dimensions: 34" x 15" x 47".