Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase Crazing to the glaze all

Crazing to the glaze all over as well dark spots here and there

where it had been created and resided since the very early 1900s or so

He is certainly quite finely painted and feels to me like a pretty special  little piece--and surely perching him nearby will bring wisdom and luck

they have a nice weight and substantialness--with not a chip or crack on any of them

Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase Crazing to the glaze allThis bright orange operable Tonka shoveler, and the tractor trailor I am listing separately, actually together formed a complete set, issued by Tonka in 1957, with the shoveler displayed sitting on the trailer. These are highly collectible and among Tonka's most iconic designs, but I bought them just because I think they're fantastic looking, and thought to list them separately because maybe for some people one bright orange truck is enough? This hand