Antique live steam engine toy tractor hit miss case farm model whistle marklin. Presented for your consideration is this very well built traction steam engine. This is a large toy steam engine tractor that measures approximately is 15″ l x 8″w x 10 h (top of stack). It is an older piece of american steampunk folk art manufactured circa late 1800′s – early 1900′s. This piece is marked ” detroit lubricator co” on the front door. Was founded in 1879 by henry clay hodges and his brother charles c. This piece has been in my family for quite some time and my 82 year old grandfather remembered playing with it when he was a child. Please view all photos to determine the specifics of this piece for yourself. It is surprisingly heavy as everything made over a century ago was manufactured with the finest quality and craftsmanship. This amazing piece is most likely one of a kind and would make a wonderful centerpiece to any collection. If you are a scammer, con artist, or just plain mean then i hope you are offended…. If you have ever left a negative feedback or returned an item fraudulently, please move on. Honestly, just because i start items at. 99 whatever i get for an item is usually the maximum. I try to give everyone in the world an opportunity at the items i sell. If you are an international scammer and think that you will claim an item did not show up just remember i track every package. You will be exposed as the lying cheat you are and your claim will be denied. I have listed this item to the best of my ability and to the best of my knowledge this item is listed as accurately as possible. You must understand that most all items i sell are antique, vintage, or used. Just as you and i show our age these items will also show there age. Some assembly may be required on particular items. When you receive the item, please leave positive feedback to indicate that you are satisfied. Once i know that you are satisfied with the product i will leave positive feedback as well. If you are not satisfied, please contact me so that i can work to address your problem before leaving negative feedback. Please note that if negative feedback is left i will return the favor. Although the feedback will show up positive i guarantee the wording left will not be favorable to you. All items i sell are in “as is” “where is” condition. So in close if you are hard to please, scammer, or just plain mean then leave my listing. I do not want you here. As a matter of fact it will help me because i will not have to take food of my children’s plate just to make you happy.The item “Antique Live Steam Engine Toy Tractor Hit & Miss Case Farm Model Whistle Marklin” is in sale since Sunday, March 22, 2015. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Model Railroads & Trains\Live Steam”. The seller is “xxblitzburghxx” and is located in Jamestown, Indiana. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Gauge Type: Large
- Year: Late 1800′s – Early 1900′s
- Type: Traction
- Gender: Boys & Girls
- Power Supply: Steam
- Brand: Detroit Lubricator Co