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FLEISCHMANN GERMANY 830/30 OCEAN LINER working original masts US flag lifeboats

$ 229.68

Availability: 98 in stock
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Character Family: 12" OCEAN LINER
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: very rare in this condition - clockwork motor working and with original pieces
  • Material: Tin
  • Year: 1930s to 1950s
  • Brand: GFN FLEISCHMANN
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany

    Description

    GFN FLEISCHMANN Germany 1930s
    12" clockwork (windup) motor OCEAN LINER
    still shown in the 1954 catalogue as 830/30
    pressed formed tin plate, tabbed construction
    tested working, motor very strong, key a replacement
    original paint (very worn below the waterline)
    2 original tin lifeboats removable from wire davits
    2 original masts (height matched) with pennants
    original tinplate USA flag
    (not enough stars and bars but that's another story)
    missing the foredeck railing (similar to stern railing)
    original GFN logo and on the foredeck
    rudder stamped MADE IN GERMANY
    wire support re-attached with glue (originally solder)
    amazing original condition for this type of toy
    as pictured, will be shipped carefully packed.
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