Schylling Tin Lithographed Windup “Popeye Tin Speedboat” in Box *SOLD*

Schylling Tin Lithographed Windup “Popeye Tin Speedboat” in Box

We have for you  a more contemporary ca. 1996  tin, lithographed, windup “Popeye Tin Speedboat” in box that was manufactured by Schylling of Ipswich, Massachusetts. The original “Lava” lamp people.

The Popeye Speedboat works, but shows signs of infill here and there where someone tried to repair scratches in the litho. The box is in very good condition.

This piece is in very good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, or repairs. 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 7 ½”.  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 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. An interesting fact is that Marx also successfully revived the Yo-Yo in 1928; it sold well even through the Depression.