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Richter Architectural Models
(Anker Stone Building Blocks)
Richter Architectural Models (also known as Anker Stone Building Blocks) was a simple construction system for making buildings and other architectural models from stone blocks. Some of the sets also contained metal parts for constructing bridges. It was made in Germany, from 1882 to around the 1920. The first metal bridge parts were introduced in 1895, but they were not a commercial success and were discontinued in 1896. Simplified metal bridge parts were then introduced in 1901.
Manufacturer / Distributor
F. Ad. Richter & Cie - A.-G., Rudolstadt, Germany
UK Office: 44 Jewin Street, London
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for RICHTER[1] (set including metal parts) (Ref:RTR1)
Non-Meccano type
Germany
1895 to circa 1896
Steel
no boss
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22
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Comments
Bridge frameworks made from overlapped Slotted Strips joined by N&B.
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Manufacturer / Distributor
F. Ad. Richter & Cie - A.-G., Rudolstadt, Germany
UK Office: 44 Jewin Street, London
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for RICHTER[2] (sets including metal parts) (Ref:RTR2)
Non-Meccano type
Germany
1901 to in production in 1919 and continuing (see comment *1)
Steel
no boss
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81 (see comment *2)
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2.1
1.95
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
Metal parts for Bridge sections & roofs. In '06: special roof parts, most N&B assembly eliminated, & lacquered replaced nickelled. In 1910: changes to simplify Bridges & allow tiled roofs. *1But no info after '14. *2by '06, 100 in '10.
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Below there are various manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Richter Architectural Models manual for set 2 in five languages
Added 14/01/20
A Richter Architectural Models manual for set 4 in five languages
Added 14/01/20
A Richter Architectural Models manual for the New Series set 4 in German and English. Of note is the USA address
Added 14/01/20
A Richter Architectural Models manual for the New Series set 6 in German and English. Of note is the USA address
Added 14/01/20
A Richter Architectural Models manual for the New Series set 8. unfortunately it is missing the covers and the introduction pages
Added 14/01/20
A Richter Architectural Models floorplans for the New Series set 8 models.
Added 14/01/20
A Richter leaflet showing its range of construction toys.
Added 14/01/20