Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “Honeymoon Express” Train with Box for Sale

Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “Honeymoon Express” Train with Box

We have for you this tin, lithographed, windup “Honeymoon Express” train with box manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.    

Working wind-up train with dedicated key travels around the scenic base when activated. The original box has been stabilized and wrapped in cellophane to prevent further deterioration, while still retaining its bright graphics and display appeal.

This piece is in very good, all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 6” D.  We invite you to view the photos to determine quality and condition further.            

       

       

A brief history of Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York:           

Louis Marx and Company was an American toy manufacturer in business from about 1919 to 1980, founded in New York City by Louis & David Marx. Its products were often imprinted with the slogan, “One of the many Marx toys, have you all of them?” Arguably, Marx was the most well-known toy company through the late mid-20th century. Best known for their lithographed tin windup toys Marx was also one of the big four among American electric train manufacturers. Interestingly, Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.