Marx Rare Vintage ca. 1930’s Lithographed Tin Windup “Mack Dump Truck” #550 with Box *SOLD*

Marx Rare Vintage ca. 1930’s Lithographed Tin Windup “Mack Dump Truck” #550 with Box

We have for you a ca. 1930’s tin, windup, lithographed “Mack Dump Truck” #550 with box manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.

Marx made several versions of the Mack Dump Truck, but the #550 is the rare beauty of them all. The working clockwork mechanism has a dedicated key that when wound makes the truck move forward. The front wheel adjusts 3 ways so that you can make the truck turn right, left or go straight. It comes with its original box that is in good condition. We have the box shrink wrapped to protect it from any further damage. The box is approximately 13 ½” L x 5 ½” W x 5” H.

Our example of this “Mack Dump Truck” is in excellent barely played with all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 13 ¾” L x 5” W. This would be a great and impressive 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.