1939 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR ARCADE GREYHOUND TRACTOR TRAIN.
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Winning Bid:
$278.30 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #213 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1062 in auction 213
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
Three pieces. 1.75" wide by 11.5" long (total length) by 2.25" tall. First is painted cast iron tractor w/nickel-plated driver figure. "Arcade" decal on back nearly 100% complete. Each side features decals/painted text "Greyhound - New York World's Fair" w/images of Greyhound dog and Trylon and Perisphere buildings. One side has application issue which partially obscures Greyhound image, but as produced. Other side has complete images/text. Driver retains bright silver luster. Train also includes two 4" long painted cast iron cars w/tin litho canopies. Painted silver luster accents on sides show moderate wear. Tin tops slightly faded. Random small spots of paint wear at edges. Displays Fine. Although exactly matching in shape and style, tractor has black rubber wheels while cars have white rubber.
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