1935 German

Live Auction

5" (13 cm.) l. engine. Comprising the 0-gauge cast iron engine car with painted green finish and gold stencil trim,brass trim,silver railings,labeled "Der Adler" and having a man with grey coat and top hat standing at the back. Along with coal tender,two coaches with yellow and black painted finish,and opening doors to the interior with facing bench seats; and open car with bent six bench seats. Included are 43 paper mache passengers,posed seating,with hand- painted costumes in a variety of historical styles,some with parasols,some with hats. The set was issued by Maerklin in 1935 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the earliest German train. The Adler Train is considered a formidable prize for train collectors,although its Biedermeier flavor also deems it of superb related interest to collectors of early-19th century objects. What is most remarkable about this rare toy is its impeccable condition,with flawless original painted finish,and having extensive and complete set of passengers. Germany,Maerklin,1935.