Canadian. Both toys 1946-1959. Pressed steel. These toys were both part of the "Lincoln Construction Company" line, a fictional company used by Lincoln Specialties to give their construction-themed toys a professional, industrial look. Shovel decalled, "Made By Ellwood Metal Products Tilbury Ont., For Lincoln Toys Made In Canada", at rear of grey base. Decalled, "Lincoln Construction Toys", at rear of orange cab. Elevator decalled, "Made By Kent Metal Industries Tilbury Ont., For Lincoln Toys Made In Canada", on blue loader. Decalled, "Lincoln Construction Company", on side of hopper. Embossed, "Lincoln Toys Made In Canada", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
Power shovel: 12" x 5.25" x 14.5". Elevator: 18.25" x 6" x 7.75".

Condition
Both toys are in very good condition. Original paint and decals. Both show minor scuffs and playwear.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Shovel decalled, "Made By Ellwood Metal Products Tilbury Ont., For Lincoln Toys Made In Canada", at rear of grey base. Decalled, "Lincoln Construction Toys", at rear of orange cab. Elevator decalled, "Made By Kent Metal Industries Tilbury Ont., For Lincoln Toys Made In Canada", on blue loader. Decalled, "Lincoln Construction Company", on side of hopper. Embossed, "Lincoln Toys Made In Canada", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.