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Classic American cast iron toy manufactured by the A.C. Williams Company of Ravenna, Ohio. Dating to the early 1910s, this \"Donkey and Two-Wheel Cart\" features a stylized donkey in a walking stance pulling a deep utility wagon.
The toy is finished in its original factory black on the body and donkey, with contrasting red-painted spoked wheels. The casting is heavy and solid, showing the authentic \"parting lines\" from the original sand-molding process.
Manufacturer: A.C. Williams Company
Origin: Ravenna, Ohio, USA
Age: Circa 1910–1915
Dimensions: 6.25\" L x 3.25\" H
Weight: 11.4 oz.
Condition Report
The item is in Very Good Antique Condition. It maintains a \"dry,\" original surface with no signs of overpainting.
Surface: Wear is consistent with age, primarily at the high points and the interior of the cart.
Hardware: The original axle is intact and the wheels rotate freely.
Structural: No cracks, chips, or welds detected.
Authenticity Assessment
This piece displays several \"widely accepted\" markers of authenticity:
Surface Texture: The slight oxidation and wear are consistent with natural aging over a century.
Paint Analysis: The paint exhibits authentic crazing and microscopic flaking rather than the thick, uniform texture of modern reproductions.
Hardware: The iron axle is peened correctly, indicating it remains in its original factory state.
Reference
Book Title: Cast Iron Toys
Author: Edward Force
Page Number: Refer to Page 146, which illustrates the A.C. Williams transportation line, specifically identifying this donkey cart configuration.
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