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Lot 242

Ca. 1887- Harris Toy Co. Hook & Ladder FIre Truck

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Starting Bid
$250

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This is a highly desirable and rare circa 1887-1906 Harris Toy Co. Cast Iron Large Hook and Ladder Truck No. 165 massive toy fire truck setup from the ex- Frederick C. Crawford Auto Aviation Museum of Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio. Harris Toy Co. of Toledo, Ohio produced cast-iron toys in the 1880’s. Harris also acted as jobber for Dent, Hubley, and Wilkins, later financial difficulties forced them out of business by 1913. This is a very rare and shows the three horse setup of the Number 165 which was produced in circa 1880-1890 and was the largest and earliest example offered. A copy of an old toy valuation book identifying the piece is shown for reference, giving the piece a value of $1500-$2500. This horse-drawn fire ladder truck features the two original drivers, three red ladders, three horses and a bell underneath the front, horses move when rolled manually, A similar was on display at the Frederick C. Crawford Auto Aviation Museum of Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio. Hook and ladder toy fire trucks from the 1880s were primarily horse-drawn vehicles made from cast iron or tinplate, reflecting the era's transition from hand-pulled to horse-drawn fire apparatus. These early toys featured highly detailed designs, including multiple removable wooden or cast iron ladders, integrated drivers, and often "galloping" horse teams. Heavy cast iron was the standard for durability, often finished with vibrant red paint and gold accents. These early models mimicked the "city service" trucks of the time, equipped with diverse tools like hooks for creating fire breaks, axes, and lanterns Piece is in good overall condition, paint flaking noted. Measures 29"L 5"W x 7"H.

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