Antique 1913 Railroad Cart John T Towsley Mfg Co Frame W Iron Wheels
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:50554 | Maker: The John T Towsley Mfg Co, Cincinnati OH |
For your consideration, The John T Towsley Mfg Co, Cincinnati OH Railroad cart stamped / shipped in 1913.
The John T Towsley Mfg Co was established 1886 and incorporated 1906. This cart has the original frame and hardware, including the wheels. This was professionally restored. The cast iron wheels and brackets have been media blasted back to their original color and condition. They had a light coat of clear applied to maintain the raw cast color and prevent furthe...r rusting. All of the bolts and nuts have been cleaned and reused. The age appropriate square cut nails are used to secure the top boards to the frame. The boards are lightly stained to match the frame. The cart has the original black stenciling on one side legible, the other is worn off but you can still see the outlines of the lettering. I have included angle photos of the stencils for your reference. The cart measures 18" high, 30" Wide, and the top is 5'. Over all the car is 5'6".
please look at all of the photos as part of this description, message all questions prior to bidding. This weights apx 200 lbs and we are not offering shipping. This is a local pick up in Apalachin NY, zip 13732.
thanks for looking
The John T Towsley Mfg Co was established 1886 and incorporated 1906. This cart has the original frame and hardware, including the wheels. This was professionally restored. The cast iron wheels and brackets have been media blasted back to their original color and condition. They had a light coat of clear applied to maintain the raw cast color and prevent furthe...r rusting. All of the bolts and nuts have been cleaned and reused. The age appropriate square cut nails are used to secure the top boards to the frame. The boards are lightly stained to match the frame. The cart has the original black stenciling on one side legible, the other is worn off but you can still see the outlines of the lettering. I have included angle photos of the stencils for your reference. The cart measures 18" high, 30" Wide, and the top is 5'. Over all the car is 5'6".
please look at all of the photos as part of this description, message all questions prior to bidding. This weights apx 200 lbs and we are not offering shipping. This is a local pick up in Apalachin NY, zip 13732.
thanks for looking
