Marx No. 423 Twin Light Crossing Flasher & No. 417 Bell Ringing Crossing Signal with Swinging Arm Set of Train Accessories *SOLD*

Marx No. 423 Twin Light Crossing Flasher & No. 417 Bell Ringing Crossing Signal with Swinging Arm Set of Train Accessories 

We have for you a No. 423 Twin Light Crossing Flasher & No. 417 Bell Ringing Crossing Signal with Swinging Arm set of train accessories manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York  

This is a set of train signals come in their boxes that are in great condition. We were unable to test them, but we don’t see any reason why these shouldn’t work.  

These pieces are in excellent all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. These pieces show the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. These are approximately 7 ¾” 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.