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Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “Mechanical Drummer Boy” UK Version with Box for Sale *SOLD*

Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “Mechanical Drummer Boy” UK Version with Box 

We have for you a tin, lithographed, windup “Mechanical Drummer Boy” with box manufactured for the UK market in Swansea, South Wales, United Kingdom for Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.    

When wound with its dedicated key this little drummer boy will beat his drum. We tested him and his clockwork mechanism works as it should. The box is in very good condition. 

This piece is in excellent 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 2 ½” L x 2 ¼” x 9” 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:      

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.    

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Weight 1.5 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in
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