Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “The Marx Tractor” with Box *SOLD*

Marx Tin Lithographed Windup “The Marx Tractor” with Box 

We have for you a tin, lithographed, windup “The Marx Tractor” with box manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.      

When wound with its dedicated key and switched on this working tractor travels forward and climbs over items. The treads are original, but as happens with old rubber they have broken in places and have been glued back together. These breaks can be seen in the pictures provided. The box is in great condition. 

This piece is in very good to great all original condition with no breaks (other than the treads), 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 8 ½” L x 3 ½” 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.