The Ladder Wagon is drawn by a team of two large (9 1/4” long), separately cast, galloping / sprinting horses – one white and one black and both with red colored harnesses. The Ladder Truck features a white yoke and hitch, yellow spoke wheels and red wagon body. The Ladder Wagon includes two of its original wooden ladders, two original ladder racks and original (separately cast) front and rear drivers.

    Founded in 1890 the Kenton Lock Manufacturing Co. began producing toys in 1894 with a line of horse-drawn fire equipment, banks, and toy stoves. We have been told that the Ladder Wagon / Fire Truck offered here was one of the earliest Toys manufactured by the company. Renamed Kenton Hardware in 1900, the company became part of mammoth the National Novelty Corp. merger in 1903 and continued its toy line under the name Wing Mfg. Co. Involved in several unsuccessful takeovers, Kenton eventually emerged as a separate unit, the Kenton Hardware Co., and again produced toys successfully from 1920-1935.

    This original, oversized Kenton Horse Drawn Fire Engine Ladder Wagon Toy is in very good condition. There are no crack, breaks, chips, repairs or physical damage of any kind to any of the elements. The surface is 100% original and has never been repainted, touched-up, restored or altered in any way. The Toy retains approx. 75% of its original surface paint. As stated above the Toy retains both of its original ladder racks, two of its original ladders and both the front and rear original drivers.

    A rare and original, 1890's Oversize, Cast Iron Horse Drawn, Toy Fire Engine Ladder Truck manufactured by Kenton Hardware Co. and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!

    Be sure to check out this seller's other auctions for a number of other late 19th and early 20th century Toys and Banks which are also being offered this week on eBay!!