Antique Carette Tin Lithographed & Hand Painted Dredge German Steam Accessory *SOLD*

Antique Carette Tin Lithographed & Hand Painted Dredge Steam Accessory

This tin lithographed & hand painted dredge steam accessory was manufactured by Georges Carette & Co. of Nuremberg, Germany.

Our example of this working Carette dredge steam accessory is in great original condition with no restorations, repairs, or touch ups. We did notice one crank has a broken spoke, but this does not effect the operation of this piece. This piece is in great overall condition for its age and shows the usual patina, chips, dust, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are normally found with age and display. It is approximately 12 ¼” L x 9 ½” H. This would be a great addition to any tin or steam collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of Georges Carette & Co. of Nuremberg, Germany:

Georges Carette & Co. was founded in 1886 in Nuremberg, Germany by Georges Carette with the backing of Gebruder Bing.

Carette specialized in mechanical tin boats, cars, street cars, model trains and trains. Many of Carette’s toys were lithographed. For those that don’t know, Carette toys are treasured for their beautiful multi-colored lithography and detail.  They were produced in large quantities based on production numbers, yet just don’t survive; a testament to their play value for kids.

In 1917, Carette as a French citizen was deported from Germany, thus closing the firm.