Steam engine toy manufactured by the company MÄRKLIN (model: LIPSIA). Germany, ca. 1890- 1900 22 x 29 x 23 cm Made of cast iron, brass and blued steel. Undoubtedly the most beautiful toy built by this famous German firm. Sold as a toy in the Märklin catalog, this model was almost never actually used as such, it was generally bought by schools and universities to teach courses on the thermal applications of steam engines. It has flaws in the base. Serial number: 7612 5.

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