Arcade Cast Iron No. 686 Farm Set & No. 420 Assorted Farm Toys 7pc Set *SOLD*

Arcade Cast Iron No. 686 Farm Set & No. 420 Assorted Farm Toys 7pc Set  

We have for you this cast iron No. 686 farm set & No. 420 assorted farm toys that were manufactured by the Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois. 

The No.686 Farm Set comes with: 

• The first piece is a two-piece cast iron construction No. 359 red tractor, which has the halves held together with a riveted steel rod in the center. The tractor has the rubber “Arcade Balloon” tires on all 4 tires with aluminum painted centers. This is approximately 5 ½” L x 3 ¼” W x 3 ¼” H 
• The next piece is a No. 409 disc harrow with cast iron frame in yellow with 12 steel discs that were finished in blue. It has a steel hook to attach it to the tractor. This is approximately 3 5/8” L x 3 7/8” W x 1 5/8” H 

• The third piece is a No. 4220 corn planter in red with hinged steel marker wire and connecting wire hook. Black rubber wheels with aluminum painted centers. This is approximately 4 ½” L x 4 ½” W x 1 3/8” H 
• The fourth piece is a No. 4210 hay mower with black rubber wheels with aluminum painted centers and connecting hook. The hinged cutter bar is yellow trimmed in aluminum. This is approximately 4” L x 3” W (6” W with cutter bar extended) x 1 3/8” H 
• The fifth piece in this set is No. 419 drag harrow in green with a steel hook and yoke. This is approximately 3 ¾” L x 3 ¾” W. 

Set of 2 No. 420 Assorted Farm Toys comes with: 

• The first piece is a No. 417 hay rake in red with steel rakes and a connecting hook. This is approximately 3 ½” L x 4 ¾” W x 2 H. 
• The second piece is a No. 4180 corn harvester. This is approximately 5″ L x 4 ¾” W x 2 ½” H. 

Our examples of these Arcade farm implements are excellent all original condition with no breaks, repairs, restorations or touch ups. The black rubber tires are all still intact, but as per usual with toys of this age they may have petrified, discolored, warped and/or cracked. This piece shows the usual dust, fading patina, chips, scuffs, scratches, surface rusting and wear that are to be expected from age and play. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition. 

A brief history of Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois: 

The Arcade Manufacturing Company of Freeport, Illinois was originally founded as Novelty Iron Works by Edward H. and Charles Morgan in 1868, and conducted business in two small buildings with a staff of ten people. 

The company operated between the years 1868 to 1946. They began making toys and coffee mills and then moved to a new site in 1893 (after fires, financial issues, and changing their name from Novelty Iron Works). 

Arcade toy catalogs appear to start at 1902 and as late as 1939. Arcade`s toy line included over 300 toy items. Yellow Cab was their first successful toy followed by Andy Gump in 348 and Chester Gump in His Pony Cart. Arcade also made toy banks, doll house furniture, and cast-iron penny toys.