Very rare and original, 1920\'s, Largest Size Cast Iron, Fire Engine / Ladder Truck manufactured by the Kenton Hardware Co. This wonderful, Cast Iron Fire Engine / Ladder Truck is one of the largest Cast Iron Toy Service Trucks ever made and measures approx. 22 1/2” long overall (not including ladders) by 5 1/4\" tall (to the top of the ladder racks) and 3 1/2\" wide.
The surface paint on the Ladder Truck is 100% original and has never been touched up, repainted, restored or altered in any way. The Fire Engine retains its original, separately cast rear fireman, four original nickel plated ladder racks, original nickel plated hose reel, three of the four original tin ladders and original spoke wheels. Also included are two additional racks that we are told held a pivoting equipment box. The equipment box is not present nor is the original driver.
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 and very substantial, 1920\'s Ladder Truck / Fire Engine is in very good condition. The surface paint is 100% original and has never been repainted, touched-up, restored or altered in any way. The Ladder Truck retain approx. 85%+ of its original surface paint and all four wheels are originally. All parts are original and well preserved. As stated above both , the Ladder Truck lacks the original driver and a pivoting equipment box but is otherwise complete. Please see the numerous scans below for a good indication of the condition of this very attractive and well preserved Cast Iron Toy.
A very rare and very substantial, 1920\'s Kenton Cast Iron Toy, Ladder Truck / Fire Engine and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
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