American. 1926-early 1930s. Pressed steel. This is a "high-cab" coal truck referred to as model #202 in "The Complete L Line" catalogue published by the Moline Pressed Steel Company. The catalogue is part of a collection of trade catalogues housed at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois. Decalled, "Buddy "L" Quality Toys Made By Moline Pressed Steel Co. East Moline, Ill.", on inside cab dash. Decalled, "Buddy "L"", on grille. Decalled, "Buddy "L" Coal Truck", on sides of truck. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
12.5" x 8" x 24.5".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Shows playwear and pitting, with wear and paint loss to some areas. Includes a replacement coal chute.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Buddy "L" Quality Toys Made By Moline Pressed Steel Co. East Moline, Ill.", on inside cab dash. Decalled, "Buddy "L"", on grille. Decalled, "Buddy "L" Coal Truck", on sides of truck.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.