Scratch-built Wooden Patent Model of a Railcar

Description:

Scratch-built Wooden Patent Model of a Railcar, reportedly for the Wagner Palace Car Company, New York, late 19th century, one side of model with exterior cladding and stylized stained glass windows, other side with frame and portions of sheathing, undercarriage of metal and wood, mounted to a single wooden track and housed in a mahogany and colorless glass case with hinged end doors, overall lg. 39 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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