Kenton Cast Iron Double Decker 10″ Bus *SOLD*

Kenton Cast Iron Double Decker Bus For Sale

Kenton did incredible casting work for their toys, and this double decker bus is a beauty.  We have a large bus in green with red hilights and gold accents.  Then there are smaller passengers atop for a 30’s look.

This Kenton cast iron bus is circa 1932 with the wedged in integral driver.  Tires and rims are original rubber on wood with a petrified feel and golden patina.

These were popular toys in the day and came in a number of sizes.  Here we have a more deluxe 10″ long version.  The passengers are lead and added at a later time.  We do note that the steps are missing on the staircase.

Condition is original with no visible cracks or breaks.

Kenton Hardware Co. Kenton, Ohio (aka Kenton Toys or Kenton Cast Iron)
1890 – 1952

Founder: F.M. Perkins (Patented line of refrigerator hardware).
Specialty: Toy production began in 1894 with a line of horse-drawn fire equipment, banks, and toy stoves. Renamed Kenton Hardware in 1900. Became part of mammoth National Novelty Corp. merger in 1903, it continued its toy line under the name Wing Mfg. Co. Involved in several unsuccessful takeovers, it eventually emerged as a separate unit, the Kenton Hardware Co., and again produced toys successfully from 1920-1935. Kenton ceased production in 1952 and assets were sold in 1953.