EARLY GERMAN HOT AIR ENGINE TOY NO RESERVE Start Price USD 24.99 Current Price USD 787.77 Time Left - Bid Count 15 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Location Waldoboro, Maine See more about 'EARLY GERMAN HOT AIR ENGINE TOY NO RESERVE' Description EARLY GERMAN HOT AIR ENGINE TOY NO RESERVE Techantiques is back with an incredible, no reserve selection of oilers, steam toys, engines, etc. from several major collections recently acquired. Please bookmark our eBay site and visit Techantiques.com. EARLY GERMAN HOT AIR ENGINE TOY. Fresh out of a Maine attic, the top mounted engine with twin 2 1/4" diameter spoked flywheels, each with 3/8" face, 1 flywheel with connecting rod to side mounted displacer cylinder and piston, the flywheel with unique reversing mechanism with brass crescent plate reading "Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster." Other details include crankshaft with 1/2" diameter belt pulley, center-crank journal with connecting rod to power piston rod, twin cast A-frame supports, 2 1/2" diameter center section mounted a pierced burner housing with 2" diameter single wick burner, protruding power piston cylinder, tapered back mounted chimney with 1 3/4" diameter fluted brass top (note: it appears that the chimney has been restored), all on a 4 3/4" diameter original base, overall height 13", depth 6", in what appears to be very good condition, weight 1 1/2 pounds. Sold without reserve. It is with great pleasure that Techantiques returns to eBay after a year dedicated to acquiring several exciting steam and related collections, interesting technological items and two important consigned collections. Techantiques acquires and offers items globally. We will strive to continue our nine year tradition of quality of offerings, representation, communication, shipping and guarantee. Sales made to buyers in the State of Maine will be subject to 5% Maine Sales Tax unless appropriate exemption documentation is provided. Bank check, money order preferred. Bidders always bid with confidence.Our return privilege policy is as follows: If not satisfied with an item, contact us by email or phone within 48 hours of receipt, of your intent to return the item. Return the item in the same condition and quality of packaging as received fully insured for its purchase price. Upon receipt we will refund your full purchase price with the exception of any processing fees. Your refund will be paid directly upon receipt of the item and confirmation of returned condition. For interesting, unique and exciting items be sure to bookmark Techantiques You may always reach us at antiques@midcoast.com Whether you are successful or not in acquiring this item, we sincerely appreciate your bids. Many thanks for over 2000 positive eBay feedback ratings! Please visit our eBay ratings for testimony to the quality, scope and representation of items and attention placed on shipping and customer satisfaction. Techantiques will continue purchasing quality items and collections and will entertain quality consignments for 2008-2009. It is not necessary for Techantiques to physically have your consignments in order to offer them globally over eBay. Contact us to explore this opportunity. Place a Bid!