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Marx Buck Rogers Rocket Ship
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$375
Live Auction
Canadiana, Toys & Historic Objects | Featuring the Phil Barnett Collection
Size
4" x 12" x 3.25".
Category
Description
American. 1927. This toy is recognized as one of Marx's best-designed and most sought-after toys. It faithfully follows the original design of Buck's "Interplanetary Rocket Cruiser", designed as a futuristic, elliptical body with bubble hatch covers and 8 fins or wings. A great toy that displays well. Marked, "Louis Marx & Co.", and Marx trademark logo on underside.
Condition
Good condition. Tested and working. Exhibits some light scratches and minor paint loss and wear along both sides. The back tail fin is missing. Underside exhibits paint loss and scratches primarily towards the front.
Medium
Lithographed tin.
Provenance
From the Bryan Beatty Collection.