1930’s Marx Toys U.S. Army “Pursuit Plane” Fighter Jet #712 Tin Lithographed Windup Toy *SOLD*

1930’s Marx Toys U.S. Army “Pursuit Plane” Fighter Jet #712 Tin Lithographed Windup Toy

This is a ca. 1930’s tin lithographed wind up U.S. Army “Pursuit Plane” manufactured by Louis Marx & Co. of New York City, New York.

This item is the third and harder to find edition of this airplane. This plane has a blue fuselage with white and black markings, a lithographed cockpit, and red rudder. The blue and white tail is lithographed with black markings. The red and yellow wings have two twin sparking machine guns, lithographed in red and white stripes, mounted on top of each wing. Unfortunately, ours do not spark anymore. When wound with its dedicated key and given some encouragement/a push, this U.S. Army plane moves forward preparing for takeoff. The only thing that is controlled by the windup is the tin litho tires. The tires themselves say “Balloon” and “15 x 9.00”. The windup works well, but it does need a push to go since we are not one to try to over wind.

Our example of this Marx “Pursuit Plane” is in great original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. The lithos on this piece are strong and show the usual patina, chips, scuffs, scratches, and wear that are normally found with age and play. It is approximately 6 3/4″ L x 8” W. This would be a great addition to any collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

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 companies 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. An interesting fact is that Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.