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Antique pressed steel toy crane/steam shovel, likely 1920s–1930s American make (Structo-style construction toy). Red cab with black corrugated roof on a wheeled black base with classic red wooden wheels. Boom arm is designed to be removable/interchangeable and comes apart from the base as shown. Includes the pulley, chain, and clamshell-style dump bucket assembly.
Condition: Original paint is in very good condition for its age — vibrant red and black with minimal chipping (see photos). The hand-crank mechanism on the boom turns and functions, but I have not been able to confirm the cord/chain is rigged the way it originally would have been — it may need to be re-strung or adjusted by a buyer familiar with these toys. Selling as-is; please review all photos closely.
What\'s included: Cab/base with wheels, removable boom arm with crank, pulley + chain + bucket assembly.
Measurements: Cab approx. 7\" long x 4\" wide; boom arm approx. 15\" long (see ruler in photos for exact reference).
A great example of an early construction toy for a collector — displays beautifully thanks to the strong original paint, with straightforward reassembly for a buyer who knows the mechanism.
