#533

Rare German Tin Mechanical
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4" (10 cm.) cars. 6" base of station. An enchanting toy presents an inclined track on which two lithographed tin cars are wending their way to the peak of the Alps; the lithography is imaginatively-designed to appear as though on an include and passengers are seen gazing out the windows. Included with pulley-like arrangement is the original track and frame; and the original cardboard box in which the cars were sold. The cars are labeled "Alpenbahn" and Made in Germany. Included is a petite ticket station with fine original painted and lithographed finish,signed KB for Karl Bub. Excellent condition. Germany. 1930s.