#491

Wonderful Large German Painted Tin Steamship
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Description
20" (51 cm.) The painted steamship with cream and red base,ochre-yellow floor and gilt railing has wonderful details including railed look-out platform with stairs,two lifeboats on original racks,tin masts cabinet bells,steering wheel,and four tin flags. Excellent condition,original painted finish is well-preserved. Germany,Carette,the French-born German toy maker created toys from about 1886-1917,notable for luxury of details. This example,lettered "Wilhemina" on one side,is remarkable for preservation of original details,and original painted finish and accessories that are wonderfully-preserved. Circa 1912 model 622/3.