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Hello! I came across this boxcar, that I think may have been a salesman's sample or a fancy office piece. The Allison Manufacturing Company was named such in 1883. I believe this piece to be older than that, based on the square bolt heads. It is made of chestnut. The roof is copper, the wheels and other fittings are brass. Curios what others think of it.
Take it to an Antiques Roadshow if one is close to you
where did you get it? How large is it?
I am a descendant of the Allison family and can provide more information about this car. There used to be several of these in our family, and there used to be a small section of track that they would sit on when on display. I would like to purchase one. Please contact me.
where did you get it? How large is it?
Have you seen or heard of any others like this in existence and/or available for sale?
Take it to an Antiques Roadshow if one is close to you
Have you seen or heard of any others like this in existence and/or available for sale?
Hello! I came across this boxcar, that I think may have been a salesman's sample or a fancy office piece. The Allison Manufacturing Company was named such in 1883. I believe this piece to be older than that, based on the square bolt heads. It is made of chestnut. The roof is copper, the wheels and other fittings are brass. Curios what others think of it.
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Do you still have this? I would like to get more information and pictures. I am looking to purchase one of these exact cars.
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