Harris Toy Co. ca. 1895 Cast Iron Donkey Stake Wagon *SOLD*

Harris Toy Co. ca. 1895 Cast Iron Donkey Stake Wagon

We have for you this highly desirable ca. 1895 cast iron donkey stake wagon with original driver that was manufactured by the Harris Toy Company of Toledo, Ohio.

The original driver is in great condition. The cart and donkey are in great condition as well, with the exception of a repair that was done to the hole where the driver hooks into.

This piece is in very good all original condition with no touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 10” L.  We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.           

A brief history of the Harris Toy Company of Toledo, Ohio:

1887 – 1913

Founder: Franklin Harrison Harris

Specialty: Produced malleable cast-iron and steel toys in the 1880s. It became one of the top manufacturers of cast iron toys which were famous for manufacturing various carts and wagons with cartoon characters of time such as Gloomy Gus, Happy Hooligan, and Foxy Grandpa standing in them. Harris also acted as a jobber for Dent, Hubley, and Wilkins which it is often hard to distinguish between their products. In 1913, financial difficulties forced them out of toy production.