Tinplate German Train Set

Made:
circa 1910 in Germany
Tinplate German Train Set

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Tinplate toy, clockwork; representing a railway line with an engine shed and turntable at each end with an engine and carriage which travel between the two, made in Germany, c.1910.

Details

Category:
Toys & Games
Object Number:
1994-7098
Materials:
tin plated
Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 375 mm x 40 mm,
type:
train set
credit:
Bull (Mrs.)

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