#6

German Painted Tin Carriage with Original Sunshade by Maerklin
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$1,900
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Description
9" (23 cm.) Of heavy tin with painted aqua and cream finish, having gilt edging and painted gilt garlands with blue flowers, double-spoked wheels, metal undercarriage and handle, wooden hand grip, original wire-framed silk shade which can open and close, lace blanket, and pillow. Condition: generally excellent, some frailty to original sunshade. Comments: Maerklin, Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: beautifully preserved luxury toy with appealing stylized Art Nouveau decorations.