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 Draisine: A Look at the Unique Railroad Inspection Cars
The world of antique toy trains is fascinating and diverse, and Märklin, a clear pioneer and leader of its time, often delighted its customers with
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Marklin Auction at Muenchner Spielzeugauktion
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 Auction at Muenchner Spielzeugauktion
Marklin collectors are sure to know the “Brockmann” name for Marklin – from its long history in the auction business and also the production of
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Märklin’s Florien Sieber attributes slow sales growth to second-hand market
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.
Märklin’s Florien Sieber attributes slow sales growth to second-hand market
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.
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Catalog of Collectibles: hobbyDB adds Marklin Cars, Trains, and More
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
Catalog of Collectibles: hobbyDB adds Marklin Cars, Trains, and More
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
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Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk: A Dream World for Railway and Toy Fans
Since its opening in June 2015, the Hans-Peter Porsche TraumWerk has delighted its guests with a model railway of around 400 square meters in size, legendary vintage cars and a huge collection of rare toys. The TraumWerk resides in the upper Bavarian municipalities Anger/Aufham in the region Berchtesgadener Land. Here Hans-Peter Porsche, grandson of the legendary company founder Prof. Dr. H. c. Ferdinand Porsche,
Read moreLankes Auktionshaus impresses with Summer Auction 2016
See an overview of the top highlights from the auction at Lankes’s website. Marklin gauge 1 Leipzig Station 2037 BB complete with station accessories including 2 lamps, stairs, 4 halls, 4 lamps, and overhead pieces. Impressive arrangement of an almost entirely complete Leipzig station from the 1930s! 4-arm globe candelabra lamp Marklin Zeppelin with clockwork motor Marklin English “Churchbury Station” complete with signs
Read moreSail first class with Marklin toy boats and submarines
Engage your eyes with nautical treasures as we set sail on a journey through some of Marklin’s finest sea-fairing vessels. Around the turn of the last century Marklin began producing a wonderful array of tin boats and submarines. The broad range included early battleships with real cap-gun canons, steam paddle boats, large ocean liners with huge smoke stacks, and war-ready
Read moreBertoia auctions to sell massive private Jerry and Nina Greene collection
Bertoia Auctions has announced it will sell the incredible Jerry Greene collection in a multi-part sale. Michael Bertoia stated “Because it is so vast, we really can’t estimate how many auctions will be required to sell it all.” The collection is truly incredible with some one-of-a-kind pieces from makers like Marklin, Bing, and Lutz. The couple’s trains, which were purchased over several
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