Rare Original 1909 HUBLEY Cast Iron Sleigh with Santa and 2 Reindeer, Christmas - $2,950 - (Orlando, FL)
Antique HUBLEY Cast Iron Sleigh with Santa, Drawn by 2 ReindeerMade by Hubley Manufacturing Co. in Lancaster Penn. c1909On wheels; Reindeer move in a galloping motion when sleigh is pulled forwardOriginal paint on sleigh and reindeerBeautiful Condition (See photos) This beautiful and very rare antique cast iron sleigh was one of the early toys made by the Hubley Manufacturing Co of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It appears in their 1909 "Catalogue of Iron and Steel Toys" on page 33, and has a catalog number of 773 (it does not appear in their 1906 catalog). Another example of this item also appeared on Antiques Roadshow in 2001 where it was appraised at from $3,000 to $4,000 if at auction, and updated in 2016 to between $4,000 and $6,000. The appraiser on the show said it was from the 1920s and 30s, but, as mentioned above, it appeared in Hubley's 1909 catalog. The toy measures 17" long, about 7" tall and 3 1/2" wide, and weighs 5 lbs. The Santa is held in the seat by a cast iron peg and is removable. When the sleigh is pushed or pulled along the floor, the reindeer alternately move up and down as if they are galloping. The paint on the sleigh and and reindeer is all original and shows normal wear after 110 years. The paint on Santa's coat, gloves and boots is so nice that I really can't guarantee he entirely has original paint. His face and beard have original paint however. Please see the photos. Besides this being an exceptional example of early 20th century antique toys, it will become an fabulous addition to your Christmas displays!
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