Marklin/Gebrüder Maerklin ca. 1920’s #4352 Tin Mountain Basin Fountain with Duck (Bassin) German Steam Toy Accessory *SOLD*

Marklin/Gebrüder Maerklin ca. 1920’s #4352 Tin Mountain Basin Fountain with Duck (Bassin) German Steam Toy Accessory 

This is a ca. 1920’s #4352 tin mountain basin fountain with duck (Bassin) steam toy accessory manufactured by Marklin/Maerklin/Gebrüder Maerklin of Goppingen, Germany.  

The basin’s crank turns smoothly. We are unsure if the pump pulls water up as the mechanisms inside may have petrified and cracked over the years. However, this magical little scene does come with a tin duck to float/stand around the pond.  

This piece is in great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 7 ¼” L x 7 ¼” W. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.    

A brief history of Gebruder Maerklin (or Marklin) of Goppingen, Germany  

1859 to date  

Founder: Theodor Friedrich Wilhelm Märklin and his wife, Caroline Märklin  

Specialty: Originated as a maker of doll-sized tinplate kitchenware. When sons took over the business in 1888, firm name was changed to Gebruder Maerklin. Branched out to a variety of enameled tinplate boats, carousels, aeronautical toys. Unsurpassed in production of clockwork, steam, and electric trains. Introduced first standardized tinplate tracks in 1891. Maerklin switched to plastic train sets in the late 1950s.  

Known As: Gebruder Maerklin, Maerklin Bros. & Co., or Marklin