Found this at a yard sale, paint looks original, turnstiles are copper and click when turned. The little ticket office lifts off. It may have had a figure inside at one time.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/beattytg/c2a53727f69ebb6517a3a229b9682d89.jpg
Looks like it was used at the entrance to an amusement park. The same setup is used today, the last time I went to one.
Larry
Pretty sure its from Europe Could check my Noel Barret Ward Kimbal book
I would appreciate that. The little building appears tin but the turnstiles are copper I believe, it seems to be a well built little piece but I have no idea what it's from.
Great find I love it. More as a diecast item but it could go great with trains also but to me it looks a little big for O I would think but heck it would work but was thinking its more standard guage size from looking at it. whats the measurements any way
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
The base is 7 inches by 2 inches and the little ticket office is 4.5 inches tall.
okay it looked taller in the pic to me that would be just right for O guage and I still love your find good job
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