Rare and original, 1920\'s Large Size, Cast Iron, Pumper / Fire Truck manufactured by the Kenton Hardware Co. This wonderful, Cast Iron Fire Engine / Pumper Truck measures approx. 14 1/2” long overall by 7 1/2\" tall (to the top of its Steam Boiler) by 3 1/2\" wide.
The Pumper Truck is in 100% original condition with all original paint. The Pumper retains its original, cast iron spoke wheels, separately cast reel and braided cord, separately cast front driver and rear rider and rubber hoses with brass ends. Cast text on the underside of the Truck reads \"Kenton Toys\".
Founded in 1890 the Kenton Lock Manufacturing Co. began producing toys in 1894 with a line of horse-drawn fire equipment, banks, and toy stoves. Renamed Kenton Hardware in 1900, the company became part of mammoth the National Novelty Corp. merger in 1903 and continued its toy line under the name Wing Mfg. Co. Involved in several unsuccessful takeovers, Kenton eventually emerged as a separate unit, the Kenton Hardware Co., and again produced toys successfully from 1920-1935.
This wonderful, Large Size, 1920\'s Pumper Truck / Fire Engine is in very good+ condition. It is 100% original and has never been repainted, touched-up, restored or altered in any way. The Pumper retain approx. 90% of its original surface paint and all parts are original. The matching pair of white rubber hoses both have some age wear and damage as can be seen in the scans below. Please see the numerous scans below for a good indication of the condition of this very attractive and exceptionally well preserved Cast Iron Toy.
A very rare and very substantial, 1920\'s Kenton Cast Iron Toy, Fire Pumper / Fire Engine and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
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