This classic children’s writing toy features a rotating alphabet dial and tin lithograph keyboard designed to mimic a real typewriter. The bold red, yellow, and black graphics are highly characteristic of Marx toys from the pre-war era and give this piece strong visual appeal for collectors and display.
Unlike traditional toy typewriters with individual keys, this model uses a dial selection mechanism, where letters are chosen by rotating the top wheel and pressing to imprint—an economical design of its time.
Condition
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Shows visible vintage wear consistent with age (scuffs, paint loss, surface wear)
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Some oxidation/rust present on metal components
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Mechanism not tested for full functionality (sold as-is)
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Great display piece despite wear
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A Note from My Shop:
*Colors may look slightly different in photos due to lighting or screen settings — I do my best to show
them as accurately as possible!
*Since this is a pre-loved item, a bit of gentle wear may be present — it’s part of its charm and story.
*Please return items in the same condition they arrived. New items should still have their original tags
attached and be unworn.