Antique 1904 Richter Anchor Blocks No 3 German Stone Building Set Metal Bridges Wood Box

Antique 1904 Richter Anchor Blocks No 3 German Stone Building Set Metal Bridges Wood Box

Antique F. Ad. Richter & Co. Anchor Blocks No. 3 construction set made in Germany during the early 1900s. Features original wooden storage box with colorful lithographed bridge illustration, assorted mineral composite building stones, and five metal bridge construction pieces. The underside of the lid retains its original illustrated arrangement diagram. A fascinating early architectural and engineering toy with collectible historical appeal.

Condition
Antique condition with considerable age-related wear, scratches, discoloration, and damage to the original paper labels. Interior diagram has significant tearing and paper loss. Metal pieces show oxidation and wear. The lid is very difficult to remove, possibly because the blocks need to be arranged according to the original diagram for proper fit. Contents have not been inventoried and completeness is unknown. Sold as found.

Size
Approximately 11 x 7 x 1.5 inches

Materials
Wood, mineral composite stone blocks, metal, lithographed paper

Colors
Brown, tan, red, gray, gold, multicolor

Time Frame
Early 1900s, approximately 1904 to 1915

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