• Schnelldampfer

    Schnelldampfer

    BY RICHARD T. CLAUS MARKLIN #5050 7/E “DEUTSCHLAND,” CATALOGED 1909-1915 SHIPS HAVE FASCINATING HISTORIES and their toy counterparts are no different. As bigger and faster ocean liners evolved and plied the Atlantic during the early part of the 20th century, their toy representations became objects of excitement for their young admirers. No doubt the parents who bought these toys were [...]

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  • Rare Marklin Ships

    Rare Marklin Ships

    BY R. T. CLAUS Next year will be the 103rd anniversary of two quite unusual Marklin ships. Neither are to be found among the more prestigious and collectable boats seen in the “Schiffe” section of the 1909 catalog, but rather tucked away, one under “Landfahrzeuge,” and the other in the steam driven toy section under “Baggermaschinen.” I would wager to [...]

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