Vintage ca. 1930’s Marx Lithographed Tin Windup “Beat It” Komikal Kop *SOLD*

Vintage ca. 1930’s Marx Lithographed Tin Windup “Beat It” Komikal Kop

We have for you a ca. 1930’s tin, windup, lithographed “Beat It” Komikal Kop manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.

This serious looking cop has his trusty dog to accompany him on his wild ride. The working clockwork mechanism has a dedicated key that when wound makes the car move forward and backwards in a whacky motion as the cop turns his head to look around.

Our example of this “Beat It” Komikal Kop is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 7 ¾” L x 6 ¾” H. This would be a great and impressive addition to any collection. 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.