"MARX SPARKLING MECHANICAL TRAIN SET."
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Winning Bid:
$172.50
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction 193 - Part II
Item numbers 800 though 2307 in auction 193
Item Description
Similar to item #1121 but this is the 1950s version. Box is 10x14.5x2" deep. Old store stock. Bottom of box has heavy wear with numerous tears and splits. Some original inserts remain. Lid has several barely noticeable puncture marks, creases and tears on one side. VG but still displays Fine. Set consists of 8" long pressed steel engine, with tin litho "New York Central" coal car. Additional cars include "Pennsylvania" hopper and "New York Central" caboose. Also included in set is 8 curved pieces of track, original key (although this shows light oxidation) and six plastic electric poles marked on bases "Marx." Engine works but no longer sparks due to missing flint. Litho cars have a few light nicks as produced, set remains Exc./N. Mint.
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