American. 1920-1932. Pressed steel. The Dayton Toy Company, known for its small, tin or lighter-gauge pressed steel "Hill Climber" toys, introduced the "Son-ny" line primarily to compete in the exploding market demand for large, durable, pressed steel toys. The Son-ny line was a more affordable alternative to competitors like Buddy "L", offering similar, heavy-gauged pressed steel toys, like this Police Patrol truck, at a lower price point. Marked, "The Dayton Toy & Specialty Co. Dayton, Ohio", on grille. Marked, "Son-ny", with trademarked logo on grille. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
11.25" x 8" x 25.5".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Shows playwear and pitting to surface, with wear and paint loss to some areas. Heavy oxidation and scratching, most notably on roof.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Marked, "The Dayton Toy & Specialty Co. Dayton, Ohio", on grille. Marked, "Son-ny", with trademarked logo on grille.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.