"THE PARADOX GAS ENGINE" BOXED TOY.
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Auction #223 - Part 2 > Item 903
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Winning Bid:
$324.50 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction #223 - Part 2
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Item Description
Original cardboard box w/illustrated end label contains 3.25x6.5x5" tall painted cast iron toy engine marked  w/Nov. 20 1900 patent date. Made in Hartford, CT, c. 1900 to 1920s. Box shows obvious aging and scattered edge/corner tip wear. VG. Engine comes w/instruction sheet and small container of graphite for lubrication. Detailed engine ran on a mixture of "Illumination Gas," an early gas generated from coal and used to light homes. Engine was to be attached to an gas supply by a hose and was advertised as running w/explosion at each revolution. Engine is complete and would run if connected to correct gas mixture (see videos on YouTube). Scattered aging/wear, Fine overall. Scarce, especially w/original box.
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