June 24-26 2016 Premier Toys, Dolls, Marbles & Figural Cast Iron
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2016
A nice example of an early tin toy side-wheeler with rear stabilizing wheels. Handsomely decorated with the name “Plymouth Rock” with a working walking beam and the typical “fire plug” railing. Interestingly the rear life boat operated between Detroit and buffalo during the 1850-1860`s. Western World and Plymouth Rock were sensations in 1854, designed by Isaac Newton, whose Hudson River steamboats were famous, and built by John Englis & Son, Brooklyn, who brought a trained force to Bidwell & Banta’s Buffalo yard and the Allaire Works, New York, built the engines. Each ship measured 2,000 tons, 348 feet length, 45 feet beam, 72.6 feet over guards, and 15 feet depth of hold. The engines had cylinders 81 inches diameter by 11 feet stroke, rated 1,500-horse power, and the wheels were 38 feet diameter.Predominately in original paint with some touchup to red roof, a few small spots on white railing and white section under the railing. Both paddle covers appear to have newer paint finish as does the American flag at the stern. A nice version and although not 100% original still quite impressive and desirable.
Item Dimensions: 16" L.