Bing Clockwork Ocean Liner Germany, circa 1912

An excellent choice of colors play nicely with each other to create a fun filled toy. The white superstructure is set off by four yellow funnels lined in red, and a deep yellow deck over white, blue, and red hull. Details include a Bing metal tag on deck, four lifeboats with davit, and four ventilators. Clockwork mechanism is wound through the third funnel.



 

Length: 26 ½ inches

Lifeboats and masts replaced, some creasing to hull, minor wear. Please note that the stand is not for sale and will not accompany the lot.
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