A. Méricant, París - Construction set Célebre juego de construcción arquitectónica francés « L'ÉDIFICE » - 1920-1930 - France
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The French architectural construction set « L'ÉDIFICE » by A. Méricant, Paris, comprises three original boxes with wooden, lithographed cardboard, cellophane and metal pieces, and is in good condition.
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Exceptional complete set of 3 original boxes from the famous French architectural construction game L'Édifice (A. Méricant, Paris, 1920-1926).
This lot brings together a specialized themed edition and its corresponding expansion boxes, preserved in excellent condition:
• Box 1 (Gothic/Religious Architecture): Numerous pressed cardboard panels with high-quality polychrome lithography. Includes Gothic pointed-arch windows, stained glass decorated with saints (St. Peter, St. Paul), polychromed rosettes, clocks and special translucent panels (celluloid effect) that simulate stained glass. Also incorporates original die-cut metal arches for structural reinforcement.
• Boxes 2 and 3 (Complementary Boxes): Provide the substantial volume of structural carpentry in solid wood (dozens of precisely grooved columns, main beams and battens), ashlar walls, stone arches, roof panels and metal fittings.
• Original historical documentation:
- The complete instruction booklet in good condition "Modèles, Plans et Instructions" (Copyright 1922).
- The official fold-out sheet attached to the inside of the cover: « TARIF de Juin 1926 », a catalog document with prices and references of the era's pieces that allows dating the set with absolute precision.
• Condition: Very good for its age. The lithographic colors remain vivid, the wood pieces and the original cardboard divider boxes are well preserved. A true museum piece for collectors of antique toys and miniature architecture.
Exceptional complete set of 3 original boxes from the famous French architectural construction game L'Édifice (A. Méricant, Paris, 1920-1926).
This lot brings together a specialized themed edition and its corresponding expansion boxes, preserved in excellent condition:
• Box 1 (Gothic/Religious Architecture): Numerous pressed cardboard panels with high-quality polychrome lithography. Includes Gothic pointed-arch windows, stained glass decorated with saints (St. Peter, St. Paul), polychromed rosettes, clocks and special translucent panels (celluloid effect) that simulate stained glass. Also incorporates original die-cut metal arches for structural reinforcement.
• Boxes 2 and 3 (Complementary Boxes): Provide the substantial volume of structural carpentry in solid wood (dozens of precisely grooved columns, main beams and battens), ashlar walls, stone arches, roof panels and metal fittings.
• Original historical documentation:
- The complete instruction booklet in good condition "Modèles, Plans et Instructions" (Copyright 1922).
- The official fold-out sheet attached to the inside of the cover: « TARIF de Juin 1926 », a catalog document with prices and references of the era's pieces that allows dating the set with absolute precision.
• Condition: Very good for its age. The lithographic colors remain vivid, the wood pieces and the original cardboard divider boxes are well preserved. A true museum piece for collectors of antique toys and miniature architecture.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
A. Méricant, París
Model/name
Célebre juego de construcción arquitectónica francés « L'ÉDIFICE »
Period
1920-1930
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good
Packaging
Opened original boxes with signs of use, but in good overall condition both outside and inside.
Material
Wood, cardboard, color lithography, cellophane, metal
Width
27 cm
Height
52 cm
Depth
16 cm
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