Lovely Large Antique Set of Wooden Building Blocks in Original Box trade cards including that little sight at

including that little sight at the end of the barrel

wonderfully animated by a little black-hatted man with three grazing and resting cows and tiny little dog scampering across the brick bridge at the center--the perfect final touch

very light spots on the glass

I find the combination of the form and surface decoration just perfect

including to find out that it is quite the rare collector's item

Lovely Large Antique Set of Wooden Building Blocks in Original Box trade cards including that little sight atThis lovely blocks set is not entirely complete, but it is not far off, and the original box with lithographed, slide top lid is in very good shape. I believe these date to right around 1900 and are most likely German, as most of these sets seem to have been. Photos numbered 1,2, and 3 show all blocks, with no repeats, and I must say I would have liked to spend a lot more arranging and photographing them! They just feel good to have around, and should