Märklin pioneer plane offered at auction in Germany

This clockwork monoplane manufactured by Märklin in 1914 was one of numerous early 20th century tin toys made by German manufacturers to celebrate the achievements of the early pioneers of flight.

Model number 5423/1 was a 12in (31cm) long tethered plane, fixed to a cord, which flew in circles.…

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