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Description
10" (25 cm.) l.,2 1/2"h. of connected desks and benches,Of pressed tin with original painted
yellow finish on bases,and ochre/yellow finish on desk tops to simulate wood grain,the set
comprises: two sets of three connecting desks and benches,with pencil indentations and faux-
inkwells; teacher's desk with connecting frame for curved-back chair and having fret-work
edging and painted green slanted desk top; and blackboard on hinged metal frame. Each desk
set bears the Maerklin signature on the underside. Included is a bisque head teacher with
sculpted hair,and 16 all-bisque dolls with glass eyes,painted features,mohair wigs,jointed
limbs,and antique school children costumes,mostly factory-original. Excellent condition,the
Maerklin set is in a remarkable state of preservation. Germany,circa 1900.