Description

This cast iron toy represents a classic American horse-drawn stake wagon manufactured by the Kenton Hardware Company of Kenton, Ohio. The wagon measures approximately 10½ inches in length, consistent with Kenton’s standard farm wagon model produced during the early 20th century. The set features a red open stake-body wagon with slatted sides, green spoked wheels and undercarriage, and a two-horse team attached by a separate double-tree hitch. The horses are modeled in contrasting finishes, one black and one light-colored with darker dappling, and are designed in mid-stride to suggest motion.

A silver-toned cast iron driver figure sits on the wagon’s front bench seat and is removable from the body. The wagon box is open at the top and rear, reflecting its utilitarian farm design rather than fire or circus variations also produced by the company. The bold red and green color scheme is characteristic of Kenton’s production during the 1920s and 1930s, when brightly painted agricultural toys were prominent in their catalog offerings.

The Kenton Hardware Company began manufacturing cast iron toys in 1894 and became one of the most recognized American producers of horse-drawn vehicles. Their stake wagons were staple models, reflecting rural transportation themes common in early 20th-century toy design. Based on construction, paint scheme, and configuration, this example dates to approximately the 1930s and represents a typical farm wagon form from Kenton’s interwar production period.

Condition

Please note all items are "as-is where-is"

Measurement:  10 1/2 Inches Long x 41/2 Inches Tall

Terms and Conditions

1. All items are sold where is, as is.

2. Once payment is completed for item(s) won, the ability to schedule a pick-up time will become available. Scheduling a pick-up time is required.

3. There will be a $20 fee assessed per item not picked up at that time that will be collected prior to bidding again at our auctions. Unlike retail, we do not have the option to store your item. If the item is larger than a standard suitcase (22" x 14" x 10"), we will charge $50 to the card on file per item to move the item.

4. Please plan accordingly as items not picked up are considered "abandoned". Do not bid if you cant pick up this day.

5. You are responsible for ensuring you collect all items at pickup.

6. Legacy uses "Popcorn" or "Extended" bidding. This means if a bid comes in at the last second, it is extended 3 minutes. This is like a live auctioneer saying, "going once" to ensure all bids are exhausted prior to closing.

7. We charge a 12% flat buyers premium on all items.

8. We charge KY State Tax with the exception of vehicles which is collected at the DMV.

9. You must bring help to pickup any items. We can recommend movers upon request. Also, please bring tools for items that require disassembly.

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