Steam Powered Automotive Phaeton, Carette
Made by Georges Carette Company. Germany - Early 1900's - 10 7/8" Long. This is a very early and important steam-powered toy car. Amazingly, the steam engine component still retains the original kerosene burner. The car is outfitted with fancy spoked wheels and rubber tires, a steering tiller, and a pair of headlamps. An elegant top-hatted chauffeur drives a fashionable lady through the shopping streets to do her errands.
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Made by Georges Carette Company. Germany - Early 1900's - 10 7/8" Long. This is a very early and important steam-powered toy car. Amazingly, the steam engine component still retains the original kerosene burner. The car is outfitted with fancy spoked wheels and rubber tires, a steering tiller, and a pair of headlamps. An elegant top-hatted chauffeur drives a fashionable lady through the shopping streets to do her errands.
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