RARE 2006 LEMAX Coventry Cove AL ' S GAS STATION Christmas Lighted Building No Res
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Reference Number: Avaluer:42608919 | Material:: Ceramic |
Year: 2010 | Featured Refinements: Lemax Christmas Village |
Brand: Lemax - Coventry Cove | Country/Region of Manufacture: China |
THIS CHARMING LITTLE GAS STATION MEASURES ABOUT 7" LONG X 51/2" DEEP, STANDS ABOUT 6 1/2" HIGH. THIS LIGHTED BUILDING WAS PURCHASED AT AN ESTATE AUCTION OF A LADY THAT HAD A VERY NICE SELECTION OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BUILDINGS, AND DIFFERENT BRANDS THAT WENT WELL TOGETHER. THERE WERE DEPT. 56 PIECES, LEMAX PIECES, ST NICHOLAS SQUARE ITEMS, AND A COUPLE OF OFF BRANDS.
THIS PIECE IS MISSING 4 SMALL OUTS...IDE LIGHTS THAT ARE FOR DECORATION ONLY, AND THE POLE ADVERTISEMENT IN THE FRONT. OF THE 4 LIGHTS THAT ARE BROKEN OFF, 2 ARE NEAR THE TOP ON THE 2 BRICK PILLARS IN THE FRONT, AND THE OTHER 2 ARE JUST ABOVE THE "AL'S GARAGE" SIGN AT THE OPEN BAY. THE MISSING POLE WAS JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE BRICK PILLAR NEXT TO THE SMALL SILVER BUCKET ON THE GAS ISLAND.
THIS STRUCTURE HAS IT'S FLAWS BUT WOULD STILL BE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO YOUR CHRISTMAS VILLAGE, WITH THE LOOK OF THE 1950'S - 1960'S ERA, AS GAS STATIONS AND REPAIR SHOPS USED TO LOOK. THIS PIECE IS A NICE STEP BACK IN TIME WHEN A GAS STATION ATTENDANT PUMPED YOUR GAS, CHECKED YOUR OIL, GAVE YOU CHANGE, CLEANED YOUR WINDSHIELD, GAVE YOU STAMPS, AND WISHED YOU A GOOD DAY.
THIS NEAT LITTLE BUILDING LOOKS FANTASTIC WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE TURNED ON AND SHOWS (WHAT LOOKS LIKE) A MID 1960'S FORD COBRA IN THE OPEN BAY DOOR. THIS ALSO FEATURES AN ''AL'S GAS SINCE 1951'' SIGN ON THE ROOF, A SODA MACHINE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUILDING, A "TIRE SERVICE SIGN ON THE LEFT SIDE, A "STAR OIL SOLD HERE SIGN" NEXT TO THE GAS PUMPS, AND A TIRE RACK WITH 4 BRAND NEW TIRES ON DISPLAY.
THIS NEAT LOOKING GARAGE OF YESTERYEAR, WOULD CERTAINLY ADD A GREAT DEAL OF ORIGINALITY, CHARM, AND "PIZZAZZ", TO YOUR CHRISTMAS VILLAGE THIS YEAR AND YEARS TO COME, PLUS HAS A VERY NICE STARING PRICE WITH NO RESERVE.
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING.