Excellent 1950s Empire 43 Electric Live Steam Engine Toys Gift Boys Men # 1220

Description: LIVING ESTATE SALE (Details at the end of description) For your consideration is an Empire 43 Live Steam Engine manufactured in the USA in the 1950s. Despite its age close to 70 years old, this engine is very gift-able. This engine is in excellent condition.One flaw : there is a small dent on the right side of the boiler.Many pictures to show it, including a close-up that make it appear worse than it really is.It has been air tested (video) and the heating element warms up.It is 100% complete and 100% original, including the original box that is also in excellent condition. It is rare to find such a vintage engine in this condition. Really. Please note that if an item has been only "air tested", it might need some work or adjustments to make it run on steam. Often, older gaskets have dried up and need replacement. My hands aren't steady enough anymore for the precise work of cutting new gaskets. I wish I could... Please select the shipping system that suits you best. Condition :This Electric Live Steam Engine is in excellent condition. It has been air tested (video) and the heating element warms up rapidly. It has been fired - probably not many times considering the very good condition. It is complete and all original, including the original box. One thing to report : there is a small dent on the right side of the boiler (many photos - the close-up picture makes it appear worse than it is). Considering its age (around 70 years old), you will likely need to replace the old gaskets that probably have dried up. I would rate it a solid C7. VERY IMPORTANT : I am offering four shipping options. You can check the cost by clicking next to shipping on "See Details" or make your choice at take-out. The default is usually UPS Ground as Expedited Shipping can be expensive and is not necessarily more reliable. Please keep in mind that I do not control the cost of shipping that is calculated by eBay.Free pick-up is always available (Rock Hill, SC). LESS IMPORTANT : Items are packed and ready for shipping when I make the listing. Combined shipping cannot be done if one item is larger than 8 x 8 x 8 packed. If it is possible, smaller items can be combined upon request prior to the payment. Guarantee : Item is guaranteed to be as described. I am a very honest seller hoping to deal with honest buyers. If I know something is wrong, I will disclose it but I certainly can make an honest mistake and will do my very best to correct it. Warning : Many of these older collectibles are not in compliance with today's safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to determine whether or not they are still suitable for their intended purpose. Adult supervision is indispensable with any steam engine. Packaging :Items are packed carefully and should remain undamaged through a standard level of care during handling. LIVING ESTATE SALE DETAILS :I had my first steam engine when I was 9 years old. That was 65 years ago. I have been collecting them for 25 years and I am now 74. None of my descendants is interested in the collection, so I decided that it was time to liquidate. As of October 2024, I still have over 1,300 engines of all kinds to list. I believe in full disclosure. It takes me about an hour to list one item, between the assessment, the testing, the video, the photos, the description and the very careful packaging. I try to have very reasonable prices. At comparable quality, my prices are probably the lowest on the market.MS/AI

Price: 249 USD

Location: Rock Hill, South Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-27T12:55:51.000Z

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