Wood Mickey & Minnie Handcart
Has no maker on the item. Reads (In Cker Mouve Hrnd Can) in both sides of the cart. You can see the writing in the pictures. The Mickey & Minnie handcart in great condition I think.
17 inches long 5 inches wide 14 inches tall
Online Auction
Yes
Hi Johnny,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is similar to the Mickey and Minnie Mouse hand car that was made by Lionel in the 1930s but this is a much larger and more crude example and the spelling on the label suggests this may have been a European version. The original Lionel usually sells for around $500, the folky quality of this may deter some buyers while others may be interested in it for its larger size.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique European Mickey and Minnie Mouse hand car
after the model issued by Lionel in the 1930s, unattributed maker, probably made in Europe, circa 1940s
Depicting Minnie and Mickey Mouse, each with spring legs, working an ebonized tin arm, the wooden cart on four black wheels
14 inches tall, 17 inches wide, 5 inches deep
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$ 400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Hi JR - you have several options for selling this, among them using Mearto's marketplace: if the status of this item is FOR SALE with a PUBLIC status, it's already listed and interested buyers may reach out (you're not required to accept any offer). If you can't figure out how to change the status, please let me know and I'll ask our customer service dept to change it.
Alternatively, you can take advantage of the partnership between Mearto and Catawiki, an online platform that conducts auctions around the world. If that's of interest, let me know and I'll send you the link that will help shortcut the posting process.
If neither of those options appeals to you, now that you know what this is worth, you can post this item on any Facebook marketplace or take it to an auction house near you that specializes in toys. Keep in mind that an auctioneer will ask you to pay them a commission (usually between 10-30% of the item's final selling price), additional fees for photography and insurance, and the cost of getting the item to them is on you.
Let me know if we can be of any additional help!
Delia
Let me know
Delia,
I completely forgot about this email. I would love to try and sell the Mickey & Minnie Wood handcart. If you can help with this process I would be most grateful.
Thanks
Johnny R Locklear
Lumberton NC
Cell 910-733-5411
Best to text me
Hi Johnny,
Thank you for your message; we aren't encouraged to be in touch directly with clients but I would reach out to a reputable toy auctioneer in your area.
To maximize your return, you might reach out to Van Eaton Gallery in the Los Angeles area as they have conducted sales specializing in Disneyana for years.
Let me know if you have additional questions,
Delia
So can your company help me sell the Mickey-Minnie Hand Cart
J R Locklear