Antique c.1900 Richter’s Anchor Blocks Set No. 3 (3 3A NF) Wood Box w/ Rare Metal Bridge Parts, Mixed Stone Blocks & Grid | Anker-Steinbaukasten

$115.00

Authentic antique Richter’s Anchor Blocks (Anker-Steinbaukasten) collector’s lot featuring an original Set No. 3 (3 3A NF) wooden box, a rare assortment of Richter metal bridge construction girders and hardware, mixed Large Calibre stone blocks, and a fold-out building grid. Manufactured in Rudolstadt, Germany by F. Ad. Richter & Cie. circa 1895–1911.

What’s Included:

  • Original Wooden Box (3 3A NF Export Edition): Solid wood sliding-lid box featuring the scarce four-language chromolithograph label (Anker Steenbouwdoos / Richter’s Anchor Blocks / Boîte de Construction / Anker-Stenbyggekasse) listing Richter’s Rudolstadt, Vienna, Nuremberg, Olten, Rotterdam, and 215 Pearl Str., New York branches.

  • Rare Richter Metal Bridge Parts (Brückenteile): Includes stamped diamond-tread metal bridge decking, X-braced lattice side truss girders, two channel beams, five original threaded metal fastening bolts, and two small round metal storage tins for the hardware.

  • Assorted Large Calibre (Normalkaliber) Stone Blocks: Approx. 35+ vintage Richter stone blocks in classic terracotta red, buff/ochre, and slate blue, including large arch stones, cylinders, cubes, bricks, and angled roof pieces. (Note: This is a mixed assortment of larger-scale blocks rather than the original small-scale set for the No. 3 box).

  • Original Fold-Out Building Grid (3, 1A NF) & Packing Sheet: Two-panel fold-out ground-plan grid sheet stamped 3, 1A NF at the bottom right, plus an original black-and-white packing diagram sheet.

Condition:

  • Wooden Box & Lid: Sturdy wooden box with nice warm patina. Sliding lid fits well, and the colorful lithograph label shows light expected age wear along the edges.

  • Metal Bridge Hardware: Complete with original bolts and round caps; metal surfaces show honest age oxidation/surface rust consistent with 115+ years of age.

  • Blocks & Paper: Stones have solid edges with normal vintage play wear; paper grid shows natural age toning and crease wear along the original folds.

CVH-111226-HOM4

Authentic antique Richter’s Anchor Blocks (Anker-Steinbaukasten) collector’s lot featuring an original Set No. 3 (3 3A NF) wooden box, a rare assortment of Richter metal bridge construction girders and hardware, mixed Large Calibre stone blocks, and a fold-out building grid. Manufactured in Rudolstadt, Germany by F. Ad. Richter & Cie. circa 1895–1911.

What’s Included:

  • Original Wooden Box (3 3A NF Export Edition): Solid wood sliding-lid box featuring the scarce four-language chromolithograph label (Anker Steenbouwdoos / Richter’s Anchor Blocks / Boîte de Construction / Anker-Stenbyggekasse) listing Richter’s Rudolstadt, Vienna, Nuremberg, Olten, Rotterdam, and 215 Pearl Str., New York branches.

  • Rare Richter Metal Bridge Parts (Brückenteile): Includes stamped diamond-tread metal bridge decking, X-braced lattice side truss girders, two channel beams, five original threaded metal fastening bolts, and two small round metal storage tins for the hardware.

  • Assorted Large Calibre (Normalkaliber) Stone Blocks: Approx. 35+ vintage Richter stone blocks in classic terracotta red, buff/ochre, and slate blue, including large arch stones, cylinders, cubes, bricks, and angled roof pieces. (Note: This is a mixed assortment of larger-scale blocks rather than the original small-scale set for the No. 3 box).

  • Original Fold-Out Building Grid (3, 1A NF) & Packing Sheet: Two-panel fold-out ground-plan grid sheet stamped 3, 1A NF at the bottom right, plus an original black-and-white packing diagram sheet.

Condition:

  • Wooden Box & Lid: Sturdy wooden box with nice warm patina. Sliding lid fits well, and the colorful lithograph label shows light expected age wear along the edges.

  • Metal Bridge Hardware: Complete with original bolts and round caps; metal surfaces show honest age oxidation/surface rust consistent with 115+ years of age.

  • Blocks & Paper: Stones have solid edges with normal vintage play wear; paper grid shows natural age toning and crease wear along the original folds.

CVH-111226-HOM4