12-11-200312-12-2003
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2227
December 11, 2003 05:00 PMCalender
1439

Painted-Wood Model of a Hook and Ladder Fire Truck

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Auction: Sale #2227 - 2227Location: BoltonDate / Time: December 11, 2003 5:00PM

Description:

Painted-Wood Model of a Hook and Ladder Fire Truck, probably early 20th century, red paint with black highlights, spoked cast-iron wheels, seven ladders, traces, and shaft, two metal axes, and two helmets, lg. 38 1/2 in.

Literature: Charles V. Hansen, (1990),The History of American Firefighting Toys, p. 37 for a similar piece. These large-scale, detailed models were often made by firefighters in the firehouse while waiting on shift.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Keywords

metal axes, Charles V. Hansen