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Hand Engraved Folk Art Lunchbox Erie PA Railroad 1940

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Hand Engraved Folk Art Lunchbox Erie PA Railroad 1940

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Hand Engraved Folk Art Lunchbox Erie Railroad 1940. Intricately engraved and illustrated metal lunchbox likely embellished by an employee of the Erie Railroad, includes the letters GMD (General Motors Diesel), Erie, Binghamton, Ged Dewitt, and images of tiny plants & flowers, an American flag, dice, spiderwebs and last but not least, a naked lady! Wonderful one of a kind artifact to display with a railroad collection.

Dimensions are 9 in h x 10.25 in w x 4.5 in d. Condition is good with rust throughout, heavy wear on top, and scratches. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

Condition

See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

Dimensions

9 x 10.25 x 4.5 in

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Hand Engraved Folk Art Lunchbox Erie PA Railroad 1940

Name: Hand Engraved Folk Art Lunchbox Erie PA Railroad 1940
SKU: 119588763
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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