"U.S. GRANT - GOLDEN GATE SPECIAL" FLOOR TRAIN.
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Starting Bid:
$177.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Friday, March 17, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
Three-piece lithographed paper on wood train w/overall length of 36". R. Bliss Mfg. Co. 1895. Bliss is well-known for these type of toys. Locomotive has Bliss name on front cylinders, which contain piston rods connected to wheels that cause pistons to move in/out as engine is pushed along. Nicely detailed engine has engineer shown at throttle, boiler tank has all top pieces including lantern, bell, steam domes and smoke stack. Missing 2x2" triangular piece of surface wood on cabin side and front of boiler tank has deep 1.25" long notch to wood. "Golden Gate Special" coal car has replaced couplers and shows heavy and obvious wear to paper covering on front. "American Palace Car" is missing roof and has is missing .75x3" piece at one end. Still VG overall for this type toy. Julie Powell Collection.
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