Large German Wooden Doll House with Deluxe Elevator by Moritz Gottschalk

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27" x 35" x 15". The three-story wooden dollhouse has original painted finish of pale ochre with yellow strips,painted faux curtained windows on the sides and painted basement windows,four-angled red roof with inset attic eave,There are two double-stack chimneys and detachable wooden front steps that lead to the front porch with banister railing,porch,and opening front door. The second floor has a matching balcony with railing and a set-back opening door that is framed by a large original trellis. The house is trimmed with tacked-on original shutters. The interior has four rooms plus two large elevator rooms and each is wall and floor papered with original papers; in addition the curtains are original in each room. There is a deluxe double-passenger elevator in the center rooms that extend from the first floor to the attic,with a heavy card-stock frame having a sliding door for access; the elevator is finished with lithographed paper to simulate exotic woods,and operates from a crank at the back of the house. There is some original Gottschalk furniture in the house,of painted white wood with gold accents,notably a bed with two night stands,bathroom sink and tub,kitchen table and chairs. Excellent condition,typical light paint rubs and dust. Germany,circa 1912,Moritz Gottschalk,the elevator was presented as a deluxe accessory in their extensive line,and this example is notable for the unique size and luxury of the model. In well-preserved original condition,with original finish,papers and curtains.