"GILBERT ELECTRIC EYE" EARLY BOXED SET.
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Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, December 4, 2008 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #196 - Part II
Item numbers 976 though 2670 in auction 196
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Item Description
8x12x2.75" deep painted steel case contains early and rare electric eye set. On lid is a graphic die-cut label of young boy utilizing sun and parts of this kit to operate electric lights and an alarm. Interior parts appear complete and virtually unused. Also included is "Electric Eye Instruction Manual." Numerous scratches and two small areas of oxidation on lid although label is not affected and is Exc. Interior of box has schematics label on inside. This as well as all parts are Exc. Instruction book is ©1935 and in Exc. condition. Although this set was produced up until the 1950s in various formats, this is most probably the first set of this type. From the Tomart Archives and comes with COA signed by Tom Tumbusch and Ted Hake.
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