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kusuchi
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject: Marklin Fairground Carousel (Karussell mit Musikwerk) |
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Bought at a live auction in England. Finally arrived today. Some small damage, all easily fixed, not surprising for such a fragile piece. Musical box in landing plays as it turns. 45 cm diameter, 60 cm high.
With sausage maker for scale.
 _________________ Richard

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bigal
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, How old is that? Would love to have for one of my displays  _________________ While you're resting |
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duncandumpertruck
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Looking tremendous Richard Nice to know that it arrived safely from the UK. |
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Les
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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That is one gorgeous looking carousell, a joy to behold. and they do make a wonderful pair.
They are going to be one very interesting video.
Oh, it's not a Fleischmann. _________________ Les - Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternatives.
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johnreid
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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So fitting that you display it wit the Marklin Engine, a match made in Heaven. I think that thing oozes charm and class. A proper Victorian Carousel.
Quite well done and yes the Video will be Oscar material. _________________ Your life is an occasion...Rise to it |
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MooseMan
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, that's a big Kahuna!
Beautiful!!! _________________ Stands the glass half empty,
Or stands the glass half full?
Blast your Buddhist mantra, man,
I'll take another pull. |
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steamgranny
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Oh my! Nearly speechless..........that is fantabulous (Gonna need some more expressive emoticons very soon, if this continues )
Looks mint..........amazing condition
Of course you had to have it to go with the 16051
That is, indeed, one big & very beautiful Kahuna  |
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Nick
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:50 am Post subject: |
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What a lovely pair!  |
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Manxman
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 5:49 am Post subject: |
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Now that is special. I'd love more details. Do you know when it was made? I know we shouldn't ask (and you don't have to tell us) but, how much did that cost?
I'm also waiting for the video now. Is this going to be part of your second, older, fairground. Can't wait. _________________ Manx, the mobile man |
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Wallace
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toxx
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: |
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... bello e incredibile! I've never seen anything like it!
Beautiful ... _________________ Says Tom
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No miracles ... yet. |
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Atticman
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:44 am Post subject: |
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Thats Fabulous, cant wait for the video.  |
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Steve_S
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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That's fabulous!  |
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Dampfzauberer
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm..you all are asking for its age?
This isn't an old model, it is a modern reproduction by marklin.
Just like the engine (but the carousel was sold some years earlier)
So productiontime should be the 90's i think  _________________ ....."Remember: It's Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con"..... |
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kusuchi
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[quote="Dampfzauberer"]Hmm..you all are asking for its age?
This isn't an old model, it is a modern reproduction by marklin.
Just like the engine (but the carousel was sold some years earlier)
So productiontime should be the 90's i think [/quote
Well done Mirko, real close.
I know that those of you who own the 'Toy Steam, a Symphony in Motion' book will have been looking at page 192 and scratching your heads.
For those of you who don't here's page 192:
:shock
 _________________ Richard
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