{"product_id":"antique-kenton-overland-circus-band-wagon-cast-iron-toy-original-paint-prewar","title":"Antique Kenton Overland Circus Band Wagon Cast Iron Toy Original Paint Prewar","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a stunning, authentic ex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eample of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprewar Kenton Overland Circus Band Wagon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This substantial cast iron toy features the iconic vibrant red wagon body with embossed \"Overland Circus\" lettering, gilded harps, and a lion’s head motif. The set includes the double-horse team with original cream\/white dapple paint and the yellow-wheeled hitch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded are what are believed to be the original cast iron driver and five of the six original musicians, each finished in blue uniforms with gold-accented instruments. The construction features the classic interlocking \"puzzle\" seams on the front and back of the wagon, indicative of early Kenton manufacturing. This piece originates from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessor Jack B. Carter Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a proven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eance that speaks to its historical preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\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\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18\" (assembled)\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\u003eWagon Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.75\" L x 3.5\" W x 7\" H (to top of driver)\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\u003eHorse \u0026amp; Hitch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\" L\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\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 6 lbs 4.4 oz\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\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy Cast Iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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 Kenton Hardware 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 Kenton, Ohio, 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\u003eEstimated Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1930s (Pre-WWII)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original paint throughout. The wagon retains excellent red pigment and gold gilding. The horses show honest \"alligatoring\" and wear to the cream paint, consistent with age.\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\u003eCompleteness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes the driver and 5 out of 6 musicians (one band member is missing).\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\u003eStructural:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No cracks, breaks, or repairs noted to the iron. The wheels and axles remain functional.\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\u003ePatina:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a beautiful, dry original surface. The internal \"puzzle\" seams are tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item appears to display all the hallma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erks of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperiod-original Kenton casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The most critical marker is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einterlocking notched seams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the front and back of the wagon, which fit together with the precision expected of Kenton molds. The paint exhibits legitimate \"creeping\" and oxidation patterns that cannot be easily replicated by modern \"distressing\" techniques. Furthermore, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephilips-head screws are absent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, replaced by period-correct peened axles. The weight (over 6 lbs) and the granular texture of the underside o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef the casting are consistent with early 20th-century American foundry work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast Iron Toys\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\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Myra Yellin Outwater \u0026amp; Eric B. Outwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-229b2c47-7fff-4441-ae03-c5c78e3bb371\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 157 (Note: Variations of the Overland Circus series are extensively documented here, specifically the banding and driver configurations).\u003c\/span\u003e\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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