08-11-201208-11-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Polychrome-painted Tin Toy Train Set

Sell one like this
$770$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Polychrome-painted Tin Toy Train Set, America, late 19th century, painted tin with stenciled decoration and lettering, the locomotive stenciled "ORION," a coal car with "R.R.," a "U.S. MAIL" car, and a passenger car, (mail car lacking one wheel, minor paint wear),ht. 4 1/2, lg. 21 1/2 in.

Provenance: Bosworth family, Amherst, Massachusetts.
Estimate $400-600

Keywords

coal car, mail car, passenger car, Amherst, Massachusetts