Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “Sparkling Doughboy Tank” *SOLD*

Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “Sparkling Doughboy Tank” 

We have for you a rare, tin, lithographed, windup “Sparkling Doughboy Tank” manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.    

This is a large tank! When wound with its key (not original) and switched on, the tank moves forward and side to side, makes gun noises, sparkles under the turret, and a soldier pops up occasionally. The sparker works from time to time, the flint probably needs replacing.  

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, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 10” L x 4″ W. 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.