November 6-7, 2024 Toy & General Collectibles
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/6/2024
This was made for the American market with cow catcher on the front. The Fort Bandit steam engine is marked "999" on both sides of the cap. There is a tender that is just painted on "Amor L Jones." There is a passenger car marked "Erie & Atlantic Sleeping Coach Co." and "Philadelphia 1776 1876." It looks to be scratch folk art, probably the late 19th century. It is very well done. The engine has the clockwork engine underneath. It is made of wood, pressed steel and iron. The wheels and trucks are made of iron. There is some paint loss to the top of the cab. There is some scratching and paint loss to the roof of the passenger car. It is extremely well done and presents very well.
CORRECTION: The lot includes a framed photo of the locomotive and tender with a young girl. Circa 1870.
Condition: (Very Good - Excellent)
Item Dimensions: Largest: 24 - 1/2" x 7 - 1/2" x 11".