Office of Steam Forum for Model & Toy Steam Gas & Hot Air Engines

Quote from: RichSteamTx on April 22, 2024, 06:52:10 pm

Yes, the oval base at the bottom, later model towards the end of their engines.  Thank you, curiosity satisfied ;-)

Does this make it more or less sought after?

I suppose it depends on what you are tying to acquire in your collection.  If I didn't have this one, I'd likely be making you a offer (we all like a good deal, right?).  But if I was just trying to get a model or two, I'd likely be looking for a pre-50s Empire.  I'd image most members here know I have a soft spot for Empires (and that's putting it lightly) and I nearly have the whole line of their Steam Engine/Accessory line.  In my collection the later #43 is my least favorite as the quality and craftsmanship isn't near a pre-50s B-43 / B-30 / etc.  That is just my opinion and that didn't stop me from getting a #43 like yours in my collection :-) 

The #43 with UL Oval bottom I have came with the Empire paper tag and it is only slightly in better shape (no dents) than yours.