08-11-201208-11-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Kingsbury Aerial Ladder Toy Fire Truck with Original Box and Pull

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$3,555$3,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2608MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Kingsbury Aerial Ladder Toy Fire Truck with Original Box and Pull, Keene, New Hampshire, c. 1930s, pressed steel truck with open front cab with cast iron seat, crank-operated extension ladder, the racks with four loose nickel-plated ladders, white rubber tires, red-enamel paint with black and silver details, with original wood box with impressed maker's label and model "no. 259," and original iron pull handle, (minor imperfections),ht. 8 1/4-approx. 44 1/2, lg. 34, box ht. 9 3/8, wd. 9 3/4, lg. 36 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,500-4,000

Minor paint wear, cord broken on ladder lift, box with age cracks.

Keywords

Keene, impressed maker, red-enamel paint, New Hampshire, steel truck, white rubber tires