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A birthday present to myself. The seller had this listed at an aggressive BIN.  After two weeks of negotiations we agreed upon a fair price. 

The paint work is exquisite.

And, yes, I have the flags that go on the top; I forgot to put them on before making the video.

This is quite a rare accessory in any condition.  As you can see in the video, the paintwork on the figures is almost perfect.

I hope you enjoy the video.


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Re: A New KM&Co Accessory joins the Collection
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2022, 09:09:35 pm »
I have never seen (or heard ) of such a steam accessory , it sure looks like you have a really nice example captured there Charlie , congratulations and thanks for the nifty video.
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Re: A New KM&Co Accessory joins the Collection
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2022, 05:37:51 am »
Very nice, Charlie! Congratulations!
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Re: A New KM&Co Accessory joins the Collection
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2022, 07:41:49 am »
Thank you Jim and Bruce.

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Re: A New KM&Co Accessory joins the Collection
« Reply #4 on: May 24, 2022, 12:29:28 pm »
Very nice video with music - very professional execution.
I like the carousel - it is in good authentic condition.
Congratulations Charlie!
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Re: A New KM&Co Accessory joins the Collection
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2022, 09:29:55 pm »
Fun video Charlie, these tin toys are the most fun  ;D
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Re: A New KM&Co Accessory joins the Collection
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2022, 10:07:48 am »
Thank you Arnold and Nick.

I now have five different "Swing Accessories" made by:

1. Doll;

2. Trevs Tool Box (I believe he only made one of these);

3. Empire Replica from SPS Steam Works (aka Saint Paul Steam);

4. Hawekotte & Klausmann (H&K); and

5. the KM&Co (Wilhelm Krauss) in the original post in this thread.

You can see the Doll and Trevs Tool Box versions in this video (together with my two Empire Ferris Wheels):



H&K Swings in this video:



And the Empire Replica in this video (with the Trevs Tool Box version):



I do like carnival ride accessories; and, I acquired a very nice Doll Ferris Wheel model from the Morton Hirschberg Collection:


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I added some additional videos of my "Carnival Collection".

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great cinema - thanks Charlie
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great cinema - thanks Charlie
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Thank you Arnold!

I now have 226 videos on my YT Channel.  :)