Vintage ca. 1950’s Marx Lithographed Tin Windup “Rollover Cat” Toy in Black *SOLD*

Vintage ca. 1950’s Marx Lithographed Tin Windup “Rollover Cat” Toy in Black

We have for you a ca. 1950’s tin, windup, lithographed “Rollover Cat” in black manufactured by Louis Marx & Company of New York City, New York.

This classic kitty character windup is a “Rollover Cat” mechanical windup black cat. The working clockwork mechanism performs when wound by going forward chasing his wooden red ball. The cat then veers off and begins to flip over with the help of his tail. We believe the windup key is a replacement as are both ears.

Our example of this Marx “Rollover Cat” is in great condition with no breaks or touch ups other than then possibly replaced ears. 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 5 ½” L x 2” W x 2 ½” 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.