Richter Anchor No. 2½ "Elbing" – Antique German Architectural Block Set

Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Richter Anker Steinbaukasten construction sets became one of Europe's most beloved educational toys. Their concept was simple yet brilliant: allowing children to build real architecture using artificial stone blocks.

Model No. 2½ "Elbing" belongs to the compact sets of the Anchor series. Although smaller than other models in the collection, it offers enough pieces to create temples, arcades, towers, or classical buildings inspired by European architecture.

Anchor blocks were made from a patented mineral mixture that provided great weight, precision, and stability to the constructions. This made the resulting buildings surprisingly solid.

These blocks were part of the childhood of many future architects; Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius recalled playing with Anchor sets as a child.

The original manuals show different possible constructions through detailed plans.

Basic facts:
Manufacturer: F. Ad. Richter & Cie., Rudolstadt (Germany)
Approximate period: 1900-1925
Material: Pigmented artificial stone
Approximate original content: 70-90 pieces
Original box: yes
Manual: printed reproduction
Condition: good overall condition. No significant missing parts identified.