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Richters German Anchor Stone Blocks Building Toy

$1,418.62
$2,364.3640% Off
£1,068.07
£1,780.1240% Off
€1,200
€2,00040% Off
CA$1,957.90
CA$3,263.1740% Off
A$2,193.28
A$3,655.4740% Off
CHF 1,140.78
CHF 1,901.3040% Off
MX$26,753.53
MX$44,589.2240% Off
NOK 14,523.64
NOK 24,206.0740% Off
SEK 13,694.76
SEK 22,824.6040% Off
DKK 9,135.60
DKK 15,22640% Off

About the Item

Richters German Anchor blocks building toys / Der Geschickte Baumeister Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900. Wooden box with printed paper labels, stone blocks and instructional booklets. In original condition, weak wooden box and broken lid, with minor wear consistent with age and use in the blocks, preserving a beautiful patina. Anchor stone pieces originally were and are still made of a mixture of quartz sand, chalk, and linseed oil, precisely pressed in molds so that they fit together perfectly. The stones come in three colors in imitation of the red brick, tan limestone, and blue slate of European buildings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1427224795812

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