#752

German Tin Lithographed Steam Lighthouse
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$8,500
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13" (33 cm.) Rising from a heavy tin base lithographed to appear as though it is the rocky coast around the lighthouse, and designed to hold water, is the actual tin red and cream lighthouse with stairs rising to the interior, three upper towers with windows, actual light in upper window, flag, parapet railing with two watchmen (one with telescope). With heating space below, brass turning crank, and signed DC (intertwined) at the front. Very good condition, tin burner missing, few paint flakes. Germany, Doll and Co. Circa 1920.