Richter Anchor Stone Block Sets with Fairy Tale Puzzle Blocks

Description

Two German Anchor Stone Building Block Sets by F. Ad. Richter & Co. Anchor blocks in architectural shapes, each set in its original box with paper label; together with a “Reformed Stone-Building Box” by the Saxon Stone-Building-Boxes Manufactory containing only the building instructions, and a Fairy Tale puzzle block set of lithographed paper-covered wooden cubes that combine to form fairy tale scenes, in its original box. Germany, circa 1900.
Largest: H 3-1/2 in. W 14 in. D 10-1/2 in.

Condition

Imperfections commensurate with age and use. Repair made to largest stone block set label/top.

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Richter Anchor Stone Block Sets with Fairy Tale Puzzle Blocks

Lot 1119

Estimate $200-$400

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