
Description
Vintage A.C. Gilbert Erector Set No. 8 "Zeppelin" housed in the original red painted wooden chest with black corner shading and brass hardware. The interior retains its original divided trays filled with an extensive assortment of early red and silver metal structural parts, gears, pulleys, wheels, girders, and brackets, along with boxed components marked "Erector - The World's Greatest Toy." Includes the original cloth Zeppelin bag and black electric motor marked "Erector." The cloth bag has not been fully examined for condition, due to it being folded up and brittle. A fine and early example from Gilbert's Zeppelin series, circa late 1920s-early 1930s. This set has not been collated for completeness. Wooden box shows overall surface wear consistent with age. Case measures approx. 25" x 10-3/4" x 6.From the remarkable lifetime Collection of Michael Kent.
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Shipping: Weiss Auctions offers full-service, in-house shipping for nearly all items in this auction. For a shipping quote, please contact us prior to the sale at info@weissauctions.com or 516-594-0731. Items can be shipped through LiveShipping and a quote will automatically be generated on your invoice. Items can also be picked up in person from our gallery.
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Boxed A.C. Gilbert #8 Zeppelin Erector Set
Estimate $500-$800
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Toys, Pressed Steel, Gilbert Archive, & More
Jan 28, 2026 10:00 AM ESTLynbrook, NY, United States
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