Marx ca. 1930’s Tin Lithographed Windup “Busy Bridge” *SOLD*

Marx ca. 1930’s Tin Lithographed Windup “Busy Bridge” 

We have for you this ca. 1930’s tin, lithographed, windup “Busy Bridge” manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.    

When wound with its dedicated key and switched on this working bridge comes to life as cars and buses appear to pass over the bridge. The windup mechanism is strong and cars and buses move smoothly. There is a dent in the tin by the dedicated wind-up key. 

This piece is in great 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 24″ L.  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.