ORIGINAL LIONEL 104 BRIDGE CENTER SPAN IN OB - NR

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This no reserve auction is for an original Lionel 104 Center Span Bridge in its original box. This piece was originally produced by Lionel between 1920 - 1931 for use with Standard Gauge track. This 14" by 6 1/2" by 6 1/2" high bridge has a gunmetal gray roadbed and matches up with the type B description on page 115 in Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains, 1901 - 1942, Volume III, Accessories by Peter H. Riddle, Ph. D, which dates this particular piece to later in the production cycle. This piece is pristine with no evidence that it ever spent time on a layout. The original pea green paint shows no signs of handling. The original cream colored pillars at the corners show only some minor rubbing at high spots. The original round wooden finials show no signs of wear. There is a small area of paint loss on one end beneath the track which may have been caused by rubbing against the box. There is almost none of the typical paint loss at the high points or corners or edges which remain unscathed. The box retains a beautiful uncut label on the end opposite from the one that was opened. The box is square and strong and shows modest shelf wear for an 80 year old relic. One side shows some water drop type stains. There is no writing or tape repair to this box. All end flaps and interior flaps are present and firmly attached. Guaranteed to be completely original with no replacement parts or restoration of any kind. It will be extremely difficult to find a better example than this. Please see the pictures for additional descriptive detail. This will make a nice addition to your collection, particularly if you collect boxes with uncut labels. Buyer pays $9.75 for S&H. I will gladly refund excess postage. In addition to thinning out my own collection I have just been given a fairly large collection of high grade prewar and postwar items on consignment that I will be posting over the next few months. I have also received about 40-50 set boxes on consignment and will be listing them as well. If you would be interested in selling or consigning all or pieces of your collection please feel free to contact me to discuss. I have been a member of the TCA for more than 20 years so you can . I am in the process of thinning out a lifetime train collection that started in the early 1970’s. It includes many rare and unusual items most of which are very high quality in original packaging. Some examples are a boxed 460P Piggyback Platform, boxed 3356-150 Horse Corral Platform, dealer and factory sealed items, as well as many pre and post war boxed sets. Most of my collection is Lionel with some Ives, American Flyer and other manufacturers represented. I do not have a collection list to share at this time. When practical, multiple items may be sent together to save on shipping costs. All items are carefully packed and typically shipped via UPS Ground (large packages) or USPS first class or priority mail (small packages and envelopes) within 3 business days after payment clears. I reserve the right to choose the delivery method, whether that be UPS, USPS Priority Mail, First Class or Parcel Post at my discretion. Shipping is not a profit center for me so if I overestimate the cost I will gladly refund the difference of any full dollar amounts. Payment via Paypal is expected within 3 days unless other arrangements have been made. eBay rules require you to inquire about alternative payment methods. TCA member are given special consideration. I am willing to work with buyers on any reasonable request. My objective is for both of us to have a positive experience. Questions during the auction are encouraged as returns will be accepted only if the item is not as described. Your inquiries are very important to me and I will make best efforts to be prompt and thorough with my responses. However, because train collecting and eBay are not my primary business my ability to continuously monitor and quickly respond to eBay related communications may be lim... read more

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