Marx Tin Lithographed No. 196 “Newlyweds Room Assortment” Set of 4 Miniature Rooms *SOLD*

Marx Tin Lithographed “Newlyweds Room Assortment” Set of 4 Miniature Rooms

We have for you these ca. 1930’s tin lithographed set of 4 miniature rooms that were manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York. 

Set includes:

• No. 190 Kitchen
• No. 192 Bath (toilet, sink missing a leg, tub)
• No. 193 Parlor
• No. 195 Library
• 16 pieces of various furniture

These pieces fair to good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. These pieces show the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that is to be expected from age and play. These are all approximately 5 ¼” L x 2 ½” W x 3 ¼” H.  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:              

1919 – 1979

Founder: Louis Marx

Specialty: 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.