Attention toy train enthusiasts and collectors of early American and European toys! Mark your calendars for March 6, 2025, as Stout Auction presents Session 2

Attention toy train enthusiasts and collectors of early American and European toys! Mark your calendars for March 6, 2025, as Stout Auction presents Session 2
The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a period of profound industrial transformation. Companies like Märklin not only responded to the industrial boom but
Marklin collectors are sure to know the “Brockmann” name for Marklin – from its long history in the auction business and also the production of
Marklin’s Florien Sieber, a new addition to the management team since 2013, has worked to expand the company’s product offering since the Simba-Dicke takeover in 2013.
hobbyDB of Boulder, Colorado has the ambitious mission of cataloging all collectibles in their Wikipedia-style catalog and search engine. Particularly interesting to Marklin collectors is
Märklin has survived several generations of ownership, three factory relocations, eight gauges of toy trains, and two world wars, but the most crucial and undoubtedly pivotal time was during World War II. With its introduction of 00 Scale in 1935, Märklin faced huge potential; the smaller scale required fewer raw materials and the dream of creating an expansive model railroad
Read moreAs many collectors know, original boxes for Marklin toys and trains can significantly increase the value of their treasured contents. In their original use, boxes and sometimes wooden crates were merely meant to safely transport their contents. But today, boxes provide collectors with a better look at where the toys came from and add to the piece’s provenance and overall
Read moreEvent: EuroWest 2010 Description: Presentation of “Marklin: 150 Year Retrospective” by Marklin Stop founder, Paul. The presentation will cover 150 years of Marklin and analyse how Marklin has developed its product range over the years. Location: Hiller Aviation Museum 601 Skyway Rd San Carlos, CA 94070 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Flier: Hope to see you there!
Read moreRichard Maerklin Toys, located in New York from the mid 1920s to the late 1930s, is the paragon of Marklin’s international trade prowess. Despite its importance, there is little known information on the operation of the toy store in New York and its crucial role as an importer of Marklin for the US. I can safely say this because after
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