CARPENTER’S BURNING BUILDING.

CARPENTER’S BURNING BUILDING. A hot ticket! Originally found in a Massachusetts attic many years ago, and until recently resided in a private collection. Patented 1882. Perhaps one of the greatest toys ever manufactured. Carpenter, located in Port Chester, New York modeled their building after the brownstones of NYC. The elaborate cast iron façade is mounted on a wooden base with a cast iron sidewalk simulating concrete. This two-story version has the damsel on a fiery balcony awaiting the fireman below to ascend the ladder and bring her down to safety with the pull of a string. The second fireman tends the hose below. This rarer version features an open side door with cast iron jamb with storage area. A truly spectacular toy for the most serious and discerning collector. SIZE: 16-1/2″ h. x 6″ d. x 7-1/2″. CONDITION: Overall near excellent original condition. Original ladder has old inpainting (50+ years?) with original yellow paint visible in spots with original climbing fireman. Woman in balcony and fireman tending hose are old replacements. These slight drawbacks are insignificant compared to the importance of this scarce and desirable piece. 1-5269 MC (35,000-45,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	292	$0.00	CARPENTER’S BURNING BUILDING. A hot ticket! Originally found in a Massachusetts attic many years ago, and until recently resided in a private collection. Patented 1882. Perhaps one of the greatest toys ever manufactured. Carpenter, located in Port Chester, New York modeled their building after the brownstones of NYC. The elaborate cast iron façade is mounted on a wooden base with a cast iron sidewalk simulating concrete. This two-story version has the damsel on a fiery balcony awaiting the fireman below to ascend the ladder and bring her down to safety with the pull of a string. The second fireman tends the hose below. This rarer version features an open side door with cast iron jamb with storage area. A truly spectacular toy for the most serious and discerning collector. SIZE: 16-1/2″ h. x 6″ d. x 7-1/2″. CONDITION: Overall near excellent original condition. Original ladder has old inpainting (50+ years?) with original yellow paint visible in spots with original climbing fireman. Woman in balcony and fireman tending hose are old replacements. These slight drawbacks are insignificant compared to the importance of this scarce and desirable piece. 1-5269 MC (35,000-45,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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