RARE LOUIS MARX & CO NY'SPARKLING LUXURY LINER' CRUISE SHIP TIN TOY, WithORIG BOX
14 ½" Length x 2 ½" Depth x 3 ¼ Height. Offered for your review and consideration is this nearly immaculate color lithographed enamel tin friction toy'Sparkling Luxury Liner' produced after WWII in the mid-20th century, by Louis Marx and Company, New York.
It was held together by acid-free transparent tape to illustrate the graphic iconography decorating the box's sidewalls. The light blue semi-transparent polymer dome found on the bow underneath the bridge is intact and without cracks. There's no oxidation or rust anywhere on its surfaces. The luxury liner's named'Caribbean. Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition.
This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Wind-up Toys". The seller is "modsanctuary" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- American: Vintage
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Mid-20th c: Circa 1950-1964
- In original cardboard box: Color litho'd, pressed cardboard box
- Estate fresh: New to the marketplace
- Featured Refinements: Lithographed tin friction toy
- 100% original vintage condition: Untouched & undisturbed
- Original: Authentic, period, vintage item
- Color lithographed: Tin
- Toy steamship passenger liner: Friction toy
- Year: 1950
- Three (3) black enml pntd wooden wheels: Friction mechanism in working order
- No noticeable abrasions/scuffs/enml loss: No dents, dings or deformities
- Vintage: Yes
- Mid-20th century: Post-WWII
- Sparkling Luxury Liner: Marx Toys
- Tin metal: Lithographed enamel painted tin
- Hollow: 3 black enamel painted wooden wheels
- Signed: Stamped with maker's mark emblem
- No surface rust or oxidation: Friction mechanism in working condition
- Age Level: 4-7, 8-11 Years, 12-16 Years
- Brand: Louis Marx & Co.