Description
Today we are happy to offer for sale an all original 1930’s depression era Marx “Mortimer Snerd” wind-up crazy car! This wonderful antique toy features world beloved ventriloquist character Mortimer Snerd, one of Edgar Bergen’s most popular characters. This tin litho wind-up car was made by Louis Marx and Company, which was in business from 1919 until 1980. The company created some of the most popular and collectible toys up until the late mid 20th century. This 1939 lithographed tinplate toy features Mortimer Snerd driving a multi-color 1930’s car. All original pieces intact. The toy is in good antique condition, with minor wear and patina commensurate with age and type of use. There is minor loss to finish. The wheels are slightly wobbly, and the wind-up mechanism needs repair. Sold as is but no doubt an easy and quick fix for those who know Marx toys. This wonderful crazy car will make a great addition to any fine Marx collection! Fresh to the market!
Dimensions:
Height: 6 1/2″
Width: 2 5/8″
Length: 7 1/8″
RIAM Return Policy
RIAM stands behind the authenticity of our offerings and the accuracy and completeness of our descriptions. Please consider all information on tags and inspect merchandise carefully when in the shop, or review all photos and copy carefully when shopping online. Because minor imperfections from age and normal use are common with antique items, and “part swapping” or damage resulting from handling, cleaning, or attempted repairs is not uncommon, ALL SALES ARE CONSIDERED FINAL unless verifiable proof of significant misrepresentation is provided by the buyer. Under certain circumstances, some RIAM sellers will consider return requests for reasons including “didn’t fit” or “just didn’t like it”, however the decision to accept a return is entirely at each RIAM seller’s discretion. Depending on circumstances, authorized returns may require a restocking fee of up to 18% and in any case must come back exactly as sold. It is best to inquire about possible return options for any particular item before making your purchase.
