"1939 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR" MARX FACTORY PROTOTYPE TOY TOP.
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Winning Bid:
$292.05
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 12, 2018 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 12, 2018 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
4" dia. fully hand-painted by Marx factory artist over production tin litho top w/string and spool intact at top center. Top of top has painted scene showing Trylon & Perisphere buildings w/"New York World's Fair - 1939 - The World Of Tomorrow" painted text and small Marx logo. Underside is marked "Model No. 753 - Girard - 3-16-39" indicating this prototype was made in Girard, PA (one of Marx's main factories) in 1939. Top was ultimately never produced. Moderate scattered aging/wear to top w/all over lt. oxidation. Underside shows lt. wear/aging. Fine overall.
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