Dayton Friction Toy Works Pressed Steel Friction #520 Dayton Hillclimber Fire Engine Ladder Truck *SOLD*

Dayton Friction Toy Works Pressed Steel Friction #520 Dayton Hillclimber Fire Engine Ladder Truck

This piece is am early pressed steel friction Dayton Hillclimber fire engine ladder truck that was manufactured by Dayton Friction Toy Works/The Dayton Toy & Specialty Co. of Dayton, Ohio.

Wheels roll and turn as they should. As to be expected with a toy of this age, the friction on this vehicle turns but it only works weakly. The driver and the guy on the back are original. The ladder raises and lowers, but the old string on this has given up the ghost and will need to be replaced.

This piece is in good condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or 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 21” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of Dayton Friction Toy Works/ The Dayton Toy & Specialty Co. of Dayton, Ohio: 

1909-1935
Also see: SON-NY
Founder: D.P. Clark (see D.P. Clark) D.P. Clark was the predecessor of the Dayton Friction Toy Works
Specialty: Pressed Steel friction toys with patented horizontal flywheel. Patented horizontal flywheel (1926) under the trade name “Gyro”; maker of child-size, up to 24 inches long.