This truck was manufactured by the most prolific maker of cast iron toys during the 1920's, The Arcade Manufacturing Company in Freeport, near Chicago.
Cast iron black and blue variation with orange stripe all around. "Arcade" label is on rear panel door and "International" label on each side door. (See images). Rear door opens.
Truck is in all original paint and condition including the tires, which are out of round and have some cracking, but are nevertheless original. (See images).
Nickel plated driver is also original.
Truck measures 9 1/2" in length.
Dealer | Clive Devenish Antiques |
Date: | Circa 1920's |
Origin | American |
Artist/Maker | Arcade |
Measurements | 9 1/2" long |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.clivedevenishantiques.com/home.php |
Price | $1850. |
Contact | Clive Devenish, 510.414.4545 or clivedevenishantiques@comcast.net |