Marklin Chicago paddle wheeler Published October 22, 2012 at 400 × 266 in “Chicago” clockwork paddle wheeler may surpass $200K in live, online auction Marklin paddle wheeler “Chicago,” circa 1900-1902, 31 inches long, accompanies by original box, actual example depicted on the dust jacket of the book “Allure of Toy Ships,” estimate $200,000-$250,000. Bertoia Auctions image.