{"product_id":"antique-1930s-hubley-cast-iron-police-motorcycle-toy-red-cop-original-tires-4","title":"Antique 1930s Hubley Cast Iron Police Motorcycle Toy Red Cop Original Tires 4\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffering a beautiful, circa 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30s cast iron \"Midget\" sized Police Motorcycle toy manufactured by the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHubley Manufacturing Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This particular variant features the uniform-clad traffic officer molded directly into the cycle casting, donning his classic officer's cap and detailed utility pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe toy measures approximately 4 inches long by 2.5 inches tall, making it a highly collectible size that fits perfectly into a showcase display or an advanced cast iron vehicle collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hubley Manufacturing Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1930 – 1938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiterature Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For similar small-scale and midget Hubley motorcycle castings of this era, see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast Iron Toys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Outwater \u0026amp; Schiffer (Schiffer Publishing), or refer to standard Hubley factory catalog reprints from the 1930–1935 era detailing the No. 370\/380 series small-scale automotive and motorcycle lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurfaces \u0026amp; Paint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains a high percentage (approx. 75–80%) of its original factory red enamel paint. It shows gorgeous, honest play wear, light paint loss\/chipping along the high edges, and a pe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erfectly aged natural patina. It has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno touch-ups, repainting, or chemical cleanings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptional structural condition. The iron is completely sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks, no breaks, no welds, and no repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e anywhere on the frame, handlebars, or forks. The original iron axle is intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTires\/Wheels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Retains its highly desir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal white rubber tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tires s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow authentic age-crazing, minor hardening, and typical oxidation\/mellowing of the color, but they remain intact, round, un-flattened, and they still rotate smoothly on the axles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-b7c39b25-7fff-b122-e76b-9a765f156add\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece exhibits all the textbook markers of an authentic 1930s Hubley casting. The iron features the correct, tight internal seams and smooth-yet-impressionistic details typical of Hubley's precision molding. The wear to the red enamel is layered over decades of handling, revealing natural dark gray iron oxidation beneath the chips—completely distinct from modern chemical wipe-on \"patinas.\" Furthermore, the white rubber tires show authentic micro-cracking and natural color variance rather than the stark uniform aging seen on modern 1990s reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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