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VINTAGE 1925 LOUIS MARX RING-A-LING CIRCUS TIN LITHO WIND UP TOY-PAT PEND/C-INFO

$ 263.97

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Year: 1920's
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: This recent find is from the Estate of a Hobby and Antiques Store Owner and is a 1925 Louis-Marx RING-A-LING CIRCUS Key Wind Toy marked PAT'S PEND'G. Measures approximately 8"L x 8"H x 8"W. Key Wind and On/Off switch work but do not hold/catch when wound to run. Toy worked slowly after wound when the key was held and slowly turned while in the start position. Ring master moves in circle and raises arm and each animal moves when he gets to them (clown spins when hit by trainer). The Antiques/Collectibles Store owner worked/tinkered on toys and stored a piece in the box with this toy and appears to be the piece that catches the cog when its wound. This piece is shown (picture 12) and is included with the toy. Toy is in Very Good condition with some surface scratching.as would be expected with a toy of this age and use. Ring master's pants also has some paint/litho wear on them, Harder to see right under vest bottom- (picture 10 and 12). Please see all Pictures...
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Character Family: Circus
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: Louis Marx
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    This recent find is from the Estate of a Hobby and Antiques Store Owner and is a 1925 Louis-Marx RING-A-LING CIRCUS Key Wind Toy marked PAT'S PEND'G. Measures approximately 8"L x 8"H x 8"W. Key Wind and On/Off switch work but wind does not catch to hold wind. Toy worked slowly after wound when the key was held and slowly turned while in the start position. Ring master moves in circle and raises arm and each animal moves when he gets to them (clown spins when tapped by trainer) unlike other animals clown free spins. The Antiques Store owner worked on toys and stored a piece in the box with this toy and it appears it may be the catch piece that holds onto the cog. This piece is shown (picture 12) and is included with the toy. Toy is in Very Good condition with some surface scratches.as would be expected with a toy of this age and use. Ring master pants on the front has some paint/litho wear on them but is harder to see - (picture 10 and 12).
    Note: International orders are taking a little longer to get through customs in some Countries because of pandemic but will be shipped Priority for tracking purposes...  Please see all Pictures/Condition description and to see More Vintage/Antique Collectibles and several Picks just click on my Store link and Thank you for Looking..