Lot 256: Louis Marx Powerhouse Earthmovers Mobile Crane Truck with Original Box

A Louis Marx and Co. Ltd. Powerhouse Earthmovers Mobile Crane Truck. The toy is constructed from painted pressed steel and tinplate in lime green and black, featuring two black plastic lattice booms. It is fitted with six black rubberised tyres on white metal hubs. The crane housing rotates 360 degrees on the chassis and includes manual hand-cranked winding mechanisms for the elevation of the booms and the metal hook. The chassis is fitted with two fold-out metal screw-down outrigger stabilisers. The front bumper is finished with orange and black diagonal hazard stripes. The crane cab and box bear the Marx Toys circular logo. The box is printed with Louis Marx and Co. Ltd., Made in Gt. Britain. Accompanied by the original illustrated cardboard box.