Skinner Patent Coupler Model

$1,155.00

Very early (dated 1884 and 1887) museum quality patent model for Skinners railroad car connecting couplers. Lot consists of two wonderful, early folk art type wooden railroad cars, w/ a wonderful early paint surface w/ a very high quality machined brass, beautifully detailed working coupler mechanism.

Sold at: Wm Morford Antiques

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Product Description
Skinner Patent Coupler Model: Very early (dated 1884 and 1887) museum quality patent model for Skinners railroad car connecting couplers. Lot consists of two wonderful, early folk art type wooden railroad cars, w/ a wonderful early paint surface w/ a very high quality machined brass, beautifully detailed working coupler mechanism. Excellent overall (C. 8+/-) w/ a little light soiling and early wear. Neat piece!

Size: Larger car: 5.5 x 11.5 x 4.75, Smaller car: 3.25 x 11 x 4.75
Date of Sale: 12/3/10

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