Vintage Marx Tin Litho Wind-Up Battleship & Tank
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| Lot number | 354 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 10,000.00 USD |
| Auction | Chicagoland Antiques, Jewelry & Collectibles Auction 9/1/26 |
| Date | September 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Esquis Auctions |
| Location | Wheeling, Illinois |
Two vintage Louis Marx & Co. tin lithographed wind-up military toys. Includes a 1950s U.S.S. Washington battleship with detailed lithographed deck, superstructure, gun turrets and naval graphics, marked MAR Toys, Made in U.S.A. Also included is a 1930s U.S. Army Tank No. 3 wind-up turnover tank featuring colorful red, yellow, black and gold lithography, Tank Corps markings, projecting guns and wooden wheels. Both toys wind up and may benefit from cleaning and lubrication. Good overall vintage condition with expected age-related wear, scratches, oxidation and finish loss.
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