Sweet Old Scratch Made Wooden Biplane Japanese box but I think still has

but I think still has a hundred years on it at least

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A special complete (28 piece double six) set

Sweet Old Scratch Made Wooden Biplane Japanese box but I think still hasI purchased this one from a dealer who I believe found it in Pennsylvania, and I'd guess it dates to the 1920s or so. Nothing fussy about it, and quite elegantly constructed, with string threaded back and forth through holes in the top and bottom wings, and a carved propeller that rotates, attached by an old iron nail. All painted a solid dark red, with a a mix of old nails and wire holding the pieces together. 9 5 8" x 8 5 16" x 2 5 8" and in very