Lot 355:
Cast Iron Horse-Drawn Dump Wagon Toy
Description
A horse-drawn sand and gravel delivery wagon constructed from cast iron. The toy features a red wagon bed with a functional gravity-dump mechanism operated by a cast iron lever on the right side. The wagon bed is supported by a green-painted undercarriage and wheels, with a swiveling front axle assembly. Two horses, one painted black and one painted white, are attached to the green hitching assembly. A removable cast iron driver figure in a silver-toned finish sits at the front, holding onto white string reins. The words SAND & GRAVEL are cast in relief on both sides of the wagon bed, with a centered ampersand. An impressed mark is located on the interior front wall of the wagon bed reading MADE IN U.S.A. in uppercase characters. The horses are composed of two joined cast halves, and the wheels feature a multi-spoke design. Total Length: 10 3/4 inches Wagon Length: 5 1/2 inches.
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