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French Motorized Omnibus primarily painted tin, rubber tired 2 part tin wheels, propelled by…
Currency:USD
Category:Everything Else / Other
Start Price:NA
Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Nov 09 @ 07:30UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
French Motorized Omnibus
primarily painted tin, rubber tired 2 part tin wheels, propelled by clockwork mechanism, movable front wheels, graceful steel supports and frames the stairs and upper section; finely hand painted signage identifies the bus as one of the “Compagnie General des Omnibus” and the destination boards indicate the “Montmart - St. Germain des Pres” line; great detail accents include side lamps, squeeze bulb horn, and fine filigree roof decoration; - a charming reminder of a bygone Paris
generally excellent (some overpaint on cabin roof)
overall 14.25" l.
Auction Location:
United States
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