Günthermann - 1914 RARE LARGE LIMOUSINE DELUXE 35CM - Wind-up tin car - 1910-1919 - Germany

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Estimate  € 1,800 - € 2,200
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€1,100
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€1,000
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€800

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This 35 cm Günthermann tin limousine, modelled on a 1914 car, is in good condition and has been tested and works.

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Description from the seller

For the absolute top collector of antique tin toy cars: a museum-worthy and extremely rare Günthermann tinplate limousine from 1914.

This imposing model measures an impressive 35 centimeters in length, making this early variant especially sought-after, rare, and valuable. An absolute eyecatcher for any high-end display case or collection.

Important features:

• Brand: Günthermann (S.G.), Germany

• Type: Luxury Limousine / Automobile

• Year of construction: 1914 (Early pre-war period)

• Length: 35 cm

• Condition of the clockwork: The strong winding mechanism (clockwork) is in fantastic, smoothly functioning condition and the car runs excellently.

• Condition: Gorgeous, authentic state with a characterful patina befitting its age of over 110 years. No major damage, very tight bodywork.

Details:

Günthermann toys of this size and from this specific period (on the eve of World War I) are rarely offered in such complete and mechanically perfect condition. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a key piece from the history of German tin toy making.

For the absolute top collector of antique tin toy cars: a museum-worthy and extremely rare Günthermann tinplate limousine from 1914.

This imposing model measures an impressive 35 centimeters in length, making this early variant especially sought-after, rare, and valuable. An absolute eyecatcher for any high-end display case or collection.

Important features:

• Brand: Günthermann (S.G.), Germany

• Type: Luxury Limousine / Automobile

• Year of construction: 1914 (Early pre-war period)

• Length: 35 cm

• Condition of the clockwork: The strong winding mechanism (clockwork) is in fantastic, smoothly functioning condition and the car runs excellently.

• Condition: Gorgeous, authentic state with a characterful patina befitting its age of over 110 years. No major damage, very tight bodywork.

Details:

Günthermann toys of this size and from this specific period (on the eve of World War I) are rarely offered in such complete and mechanically perfect condition. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a key piece from the history of German tin toy making.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Brand
Günthermann
Model/name
1914 RARE LARGE LIMOUSINE DELUXE 35CM
Period
1910-1919
Country of origin
Germany
Physical condition
Good
Packaging
without manual without box
Material
Tin
Functional condition
Tested and working
The NetherlandsVerified
Private

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