Märklin Clockwork Toy Battleship "Maine"

A hand painted tin Märklin clockwork battleship "Maine". c.1900-1904. Original paint, with red hull, rigging, lifeboats, and flags, with original winding key. A similiar clockwork-driven example is illustrated in Märklin 1895-1915 (Parry-Crooke and Herve, pp. 144-145). 17 3/8" x 20 1/2". Condition Condition consistent with age and use. Minor paint loss along the left and right sides of the hull. For further condition details or additional images, please contact info@vallots.com

Estimate:$5,000

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