LARGE 1880s CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN FIRE LADDER WAGON By IVES 28 INCHES LONG

Description

Very Rare and original, 1880's Large Size, Cast Iron Horse Drawn “Phoenix” Fire Engine / Hook and Ladder Wagon manufactured by the Ives Manufacturing Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. This early and massive Cast Iron Fire Engine / Ladder Truck Wagon measures 28” long overall by 7 3/4" tall (to the top of the head of the rear driver) and 4 1/2" wide (across the horses). The two, elegant horses are attached by stiff wire to the front wheels and as the Toy is rolled across the floor they move in a cantering motion.
The Ladder Wagon retains all four of its original cast iron ladders, its original front driver and rear driver. The yoke of the whiffletree is cast with the word “Phoenix”.
This very heavy, very large and very rare, Ives Cast Iron Fire Engine / Ladder Truck in very good condition. There are no crack, breaks, chips, repairs or physical damage to any kind to the horses or to the wagon. The Ladder Wagon is 100% complete retaining all four of its original ladders and its original front and rear drivers. As stated above it retains a significant amount of the original surface paint as can be seen in the scans below. It is 100% original - The Toy has never been repainted, restored, repaired or altered in any way. Overall this rare and wonderful Ives Horse Drawn Fire Engine / Ladder Wagon is sound and all original as well as a very impressive display piece!!
A very rare and very impressive, 1880's Large Size, Ives Cast Iron Horse Drawn Phoenix Fire Hook & Ladder Wagon and a fantastic addition to any Collection!!!
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