It has never been out of the box. It is decades old and in perfect condition. Value?
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I have seen him called Emmett Kelly--but I am not sure if he was officially licensed that way or if these are homage pieces to him. I am trying to research that.
It seems to me they had a tag calling them being sold with the name Hobo Clyde--which I am thinking is the homage to Emmett Kelly being in the Clyde Beatty Cole Circus. Here is an example of one that was listed on eBay:
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Does the tag confirm this?
I see some of them also listed as Weary Willie which was Kelly's character--but I can't see the tags to confirm that is how they were branded.
I don't want your online sale (if you go that way) to be removed for spamming terms--if these are just homage pieces to Kelly and branded as "Clyde" or his character Weary Willie. This is me being very cautious because eBay especially has become very strict on spamming words and other infringement listings.
There were several versions of hobo type dolls and many from Dynasty--and they came with different things (I want to say a chair or bench, a tramp bag, and maybe a broom).
They also were different heights--which I think ranged from 15 to 20 inches. Some had stands, some not.
You would need to match your exact height and accompanying items to the sold ones on eBay to get an idea of current market value.
They sometimes sell--although infrequently--and I have seen sold prices (based on all varieties) range from $10 to $55.
You may fetch on the high side of that range for yours since it is still in the original box. If you sell online be sure to 1, to double box him since he is very fragile. His box in a box and that box in another box so none of the boxes touch the sides and 2. be very clear who you have--by naming him as is on his tag, and specify his height and what all he comes with. Because there is a variety, you want to make it as easy for buyers to locate YOURS as the one they want, not get it and find out it was not who they hoped for.
Post back how your sale goes!
Thank you for all the information! He is in the original box surrounded by Styrofoam
eBay is not the place to go or reference when determining value. eBay is a place where anyone listing can ask whatever price they want, no matter how ridiculous.
I think the value of your doll is $ 55-60.
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Ty
Emmett Kelly the Clown has always been a favorite but there are several styles available from different companies and this one can be found on several sites so it is not rare - even in the box.
The for sale listings on eBay run up and down but value cannot be determined by seller's asking prices as everyone is free to ask whatever they choose for their items.
Only sold listings of identical items can show value as it shows what someone was willing to pay for that particular item.
eBay has a sold listings link that shows items sold over the past several months and this item (mostly 'used' but in good condition) varies from $13 - $35 plus shipping. This would place your clown at maybe a slightly higher value since it is new in the box.
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You might list your clown starting a little higher at perhaps $50-$60 and have best offer considered (plus shipping) and see how it goes. If no offers you may have to reduce the price.
These are mass produced dolls. You are lucky that these are in demand and are in the $50 range. A lot of this type of doll is worthless
There are several EK dolls for sale and they aren't selling for much $. Maybe you can find someone that collects the dolls:
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This doll has the look of Emmett Leo Kelly (1898- 1970) was an American circus performer, who created the clown figure "Weary Willie" based on hobos of the great depression in the 1930's. Doll figure is collectable, and to the right buyer if confirmed to be a Emmett Kelly could go into the $100's . Here is a link to a doll appraiser/collecting - www.justcollecting.com/
Ty
the age of it as well as the 'made in Taiwan' sticker as well as the patina of 'collector doll' leads me to believe it's not worth very much.
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