Antique Cast Iron Ford Model T-Terrific Shape

Description

Wonderful example of a childs toy from the 1920's.  There are no identifying manufacture markings but it is identical to ones just like it made by Hubley. I am not sure this is original paint or whether the collectors estate it was obtained from actually
meticulously
repainted it himself.  Either way it is definitely a terrific collectors opportunity as it is one of the better ones out there.
The Hubley Manufacturing Company was first incorporated in 1894 in
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
by John Hubley. The first Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast-iron, with themes that ranged from horse-drawn vehicles and different breeds of dogs, to tractors, steam shovels and guns.
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Hubley's main competition in the early years was Arcade.
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Early toys were known for their complexity.
Hubley's casting process involved several steps. For a particular toy, bookend, or doorstop, metalworkers would first carve a wood form, or hammer out the basic design in metal. Pressing this form into finely compacted sand created an impression for molding. Cast iron heated to 3000 degrees was poured into the sand mold and, when cooled, the form would pop out. Rough edges would be filed away and the mold ready for mass production casting. Painters applied a base coat (usually white or cream but sometimes black) to cast figures whether toys or doorstops. Then, colorists used a variety of hues highlighting important details.
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