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c. 1870, Set of Kenton Overland Circus Toys

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23 Piece Set of Early Cast Iron Kenton Circus Toys

c. 1870, Set of Kenton Overland Circus Toys, Choice Very Fine.
This 23 piece set with its original polychrome paint includes: three wagons, three pairs of horses with six riders, three wagon drivers, three tuba players, three trumpet players, one calliope player, and one polar bear. The Kenton cast iron "Overland Circus" calliope horse drawn toy wagon measures 14" in length with each of the four riders measuring 2.5" in height. The calliope players looks as though he was a more recent addition to the set as his paint is a darker blue. The circus wagon, with a 3.5" polar bear, measures 14" in total length. The driver as well as horse riders are each 2.5" in height. A set with the original polar bear are difficult to find complete. The circus bandwagon with driver and horses measures 16" in length. Riding atop the ornate embossed wagon with a lion's head are three trumpet players, three tuba players and one driver. The musicians, riders and driver are 2.5" in height. Each toy is fully functioning. The rear door on the polar bear cage works nicely. All of the pieces show signs of age and normal wear. Finding such a full set of Kenton toys is a rare and is a great addition for any collector. Easily worth our current estimate range.

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