Tonka Red Steam Shovel No. 100, Clam Bucket, c.1950 Mirrors Large antique wood and stretched

Large antique wood and stretched calfskin drum with brass rings

5 candelabra sockets

x Diameter 7 in

Felt on bottom missing on one bookend

National Museum of Fine Arts

Tonka Red Steam Shovel No. 100, Clam Bucket, c.1950 Mirrors Large antique wood and stretchedABOUT An original die cast steel Tonka toy steam shovel No. 100. The handle the raises the clam bucket up and down. The body rotates on the base. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Tonka Toys. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Die Cast Steel. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Original red has been painted over. Missing rubber on wheels. DIMENSIONS H 12. 5 in. x W 15 in. x D 6. 25 in. HISTORY Unknown.