Artist/Maker Märklin (German, founded 1859)

Station

1906-1935

Metal, paint, wax

Overall: 10 × 11 × 5 1/8 in. (25.4 × 27.9 × 13 cm)

Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor

2014.31.3883ab

DescriptionLight green station on a dark green base (a). Attached insulator poles. Faux wood grain swinging doors. Stamped on side of base: "Wartesaal / Telegraph". Detachable roof with cupola (b). Gold rail along upper deck of roof and two attached red chimneys. Yellow faux brick cupola with brown windows. Embossed gray upper roof with gold trim. Frosted glass inset windows throughout. Two interior candle holders.

MarkingsUnmarked

ClassificationsTOYS