Bidspirit auction | Rare Tinplate Landaulette, Carette

Rare Tinplate Landaulette, Carette - With Black Fold-Down Roof. Made by Georges Carette Company. Germany - Circa 1911 - 13” Long. Typical of early automobile making, their designs stem from horse drawn coach body forms. In this instance, it is the elegant elongated landau which provides the inspiration for this expensive car. A chauffeur is seen driving a young man and his mother as passengers. This toy is referenced on page 147 (plate 262) of David Pressland's Great Book of Tin Toys.