Lot 160:
Pair John Deere Tractor & Thresher
Description
This set features two highly detailed scale models of agricultural machinery. The first unit is a tractor constructed of die-cast metal, finished in green with yellow-painted steel-spoke rear wheels with lugs and a front axle with a functional steering mechanism. The side of the hood features a yellow decal reading JOHN DEERE, and a small decal on the engine block reads AR. The second unit is a large grain thresher or stationary separator. The thresher body is constructed from sheet metal with green-painted bracing and yellow-spoked metal wheels. This mechanical model features a complex series of black elastic drive belts connected to various green-painted pulleys. A green-painted chain-driven feeder conveyor with metal slats is positioned at the rear. The tractor side belt pulley is connected via a long drive belt to the main pulley of the thresher. On the side of the thresher, there is an adhesive shield-shaped label that reads JOHN DEERE arched over an image of a leaping deer, with MOLINE, ILL. below. The metal grain discharge pipe also features a black decal reading JOHN DEERE. The models are currently secured to a white-washed wooden display board with copper wire. The tractor measures 8.75 inches in length. The thresher unit measures approximately 21.5 inches in length from the tip of the feeder to the end of the main body. The overall display length as shown is approximately 32 inches.
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