Full details of each lot are displayed, except the lot number, estimate and price. You must be a subscriber to view lot numbers, estimates and prices.
An Ernst Plank gauge III Vulkan passenger set, live steam…
Sale Title:
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
6-Aug-2019
Lot No.
***
Description:
An Ernst Plank gauge III Vulkan passenger set, live steam European outline locomotive, circa 1895 model 0-4-0, comprising the locomotive with 'Vulkan' stamp, tender, gondola and coach with a six piece circular track section and original box the locomotive 14 cm high, 16 cm long note Ernst plank & Company started out in 1866 in Nuremberg Germany as a toy-repair shop. Named after the Company founder, they made magic lanterns, steam engines, die cast metal planes, boats, cars, steamboats and sewing machines produced from pressed tin plate. At one time it was the second largest manufacturer of magic lanterns. The Company was located at Hochfederstrasse 40 in Nuremberg. Plank's toys were notable for their quality, often being ornate in design and more finely finished than other manufacturers of that era.
Estimate:
***
Price:
***
Category:
Toys & Models: Railway Trains and Trams