Marx Multicolor Tin Lithographed Windup Dump Truck *SOLD*

Marx Multicolor Tin Lithographed Windup Dump Truck 

This is a tin, lithographed, windup, multicolor dump truck manufactured by Louis Marx & Co. of New York City, New York.  

We have a rather simple Marx tin dump truck, but in extraordinary colors.  This particular toy has the gloss to really set it apart in green, blue, red, and yellow. When wound with its dedicated key, this working example it rolls forward. The wheels are slick so it doesn’t grip the flooring, but when picked up the mechanism works as it should. The dump bed lever appears to be a replacement.    

This piece in very good original condition with no breaks or touch ups. 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. It is approximately 10” L. This would be a great addition to any Marx 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.