{"product_id":"vintage-cast-iron-horse-drawn-hansom-cab-carriage-toy-hubley-style-reproduction","title":"Antique Cast Iron Kenton Cabriolet Hansom Cab Carriage Toy - Original Figures","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your consideration is a remarkable, premium example of an authentic antique cast iron horse-drawn Cabriolet Hansom Cab carriage toy, sourced from Marz Auction house. This massive, highly sought-after multi-piece casting is heavily attributed to the legendary Kenton Hardware Manufacturing Co. of Kenton, Ohio (circa 1910 - 1930).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the crude, rough-surfaced modern reproductions common to the market, this piece showcases the absolute pinnacle of early American toy craftsmanship. The set features a striking royal blue carriage body with vibrant yellow spoked wheels, pulled by a beautifully modeled white galloping horse accented with gold harness highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, this set remains 100% complete with both correct, original, and removable cast iron figures: the dapper driver seated on the high rear box in his bright red riding suit, and the elegant lady passenger in her yellow coat and green-trimmed bonnet. Both figures lock perfectly into position using their original cast alignment pegs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 Approx. 15.5\" (From front of horse to rear of carriage box)\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\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 6\" to the absolute top of the driver’s hat\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 Assembly Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 lb 9.1 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\u003eCab \u0026amp; Passenger Figures Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 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\u003eTotal Combined Desktop Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 lbs 13.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report \u0026amp; Status\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\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Surface Patina:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original factory enamel paint is extraordinarily vibrant, retaining a magnificent gloss rarely seen on iron of this vintage. Honest, light micro-flaking and micro-chipping are present on the driver's hands, horse hooves, and high-friction contact slots, confirming authentic age and deep, natural historical oxidation underneath.\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 Damage Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR WHEEL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The right rear yellow wheel suffered a clean fracture during a recent transit from Marz Auction house. All broken spoked sections and the outer rim piece are included in the sale. It may be possible to source a replacement wheel or simply face the broken wheel side towards a wall, shelf etc..\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\u003eImportant Restorer's Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Absolutely no amateur gluing, welding, or soldering has been attempted. The broken cast edges remain completely untouched and clean, allowing the winning collector to perform an imperceptible, conservation-grade repair or leave it as-found. All other iron castings, including the horse, front guide wheels, hitch, main carriage body, and both figures are completely sound with no other cracks, chips, or hidden repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece features benchmark markers of turn-of-the-century factory production that verify its authenticity unequivocally:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Axle Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wheels are anchored by authentic, heavy, hot-peened iron flush axles. The ends were mechanically compressed and flattened under factory pressure—a feature impossible to replicate neatly in modern replica molds.\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\u003eMicro-Rivet Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The removable driver and lady passenger figures are held together by tiny, flush-set structural rivets with perfect seam alignment. Additionally, the horse's head features the correct, tiny precision structural rivet securing the bit.\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\u003eCasting Smoothness \u0026amp; Tolerances:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The horse exhibits an incredibly smooth, tumbled, and hand-filed factory finish with zero modern sand-grain texturing. The roof centerline of the carriage displays a razor-thin, airtight casting seam line characteristic of Kenton's finest original tool-and-die molds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-98fb114a-7fff-f899-eb57-3486d3eac47e\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-b55c2efd-7fff-d665-87c9-4bf7779f1f74\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\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. However, as dedicated enthusiasts rather than professional appraisers or certified experts, we cannot offer guarantees on authenticity, age, origin, or precise valuation. We strongly recommend that buyers perform their own due diligence, including consulting reference materials or experts, and thoroughly examine the accompanying photographs. These images are an essential component of our listing and depict the item's actual condition, including any visible flaws, wear, or imperfections consistent with its antique nature. It is the buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and form their own assessment on condition, description and authenticity before purchasing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items have signs of wear commensurate with age and usage. The lack of statement regarding condition does not imply that the item is in perfect condition or free from any and all defects. 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