Bidspirit auction | Louis Marx & Co.

Louis Marx & Co. - Louis Marx & Co. ( ) -  ,.     Lithographed tin toy, produced by Louis Marx USA, between 1925 and 1930. Merrymakers Mouse Band, consisting of a lithographed piano and four mouse figures, including a conductor sitting atop the piano, a piano player sitting on a chair, a drumming mouse, and a dancing mouse. The wind-up mechanism is operated by a side key, with a start/stop lever. The mice play their instruments and dance when the mechanism is wound. Measures approximately 23 cm (9”) high and 20 cm (8”) wide. In excellent condition and working order. The toy represents an early attempt to capitalize on Mickey Mouse's popularity, before Marx itself obtained the rights to produce official Mickey Mouse toys from Walt Disney. PROVENANCE   EXHIBITIONS   LITERATURE