RARE ARTICULATED CAST IRON TOY OF A SOLDIER ON HORSEBACK

RARE ARTICULATED CAST IRON TOY OF A SOLDIER ON HORSEBACK. Attributed to the Wm. Shimer, Son & Co., a relatively small manufacturer of toys in the late 19th and early 20th century. The company manufactured a number of toys with a great deal of intricacy to the iron castings especially their horses. Rare and seldom found these toys are highly sought after by collectors, particularly ones that have visual appeal. This toy features a polychromed soldier w/backpack mounted on his horse. When the toy is pushed forward by the child by means of a wooden stick attached to the wire armature, the horse proceeds to gallop along in a most realistic nature. Approx. 7″ tall & 17″ from front hoof to top/end of stick. CONDITION: Overall very fine condition with wonderful orig. paint, minor paint loss to rims of the iron wheels. 8-76347 JL1 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2151A	$354.00	RARE ARTICULATED CAST IRON TOY OF A SOLDIER ON HORSEBACK. Attributed to the Wm. Shimer, Son & Co., a relatively small manufacturer of toys in the late 19th and early 20th century. The company manufactured a number of toys with a great deal of intricacy to the iron castings especially their horses. Rare and seldom found these toys are highly sought after by collectors, particularly ones that have visual appeal. This toy features a polychromed soldier w/backpack mounted on his horse. When the toy is pushed forward by the child by means of a wooden stick attached to the wire armature, the horse proceeds to gallop along in a most realistic nature. Approx. 7″ tall & 17″ from front hoof to top/end of stick. CONDITION: Overall very fine condition with wonderful orig. paint, minor paint loss to rims of the iron wheels. 8-76347 JL1 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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