ARCADE "YELLOW COACH" CAST IRON BUS.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
Value Code:
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Item Description
13" long cast iron bus w/free-wheeling wheels and white rubber tires, each marked "Goodrich Heavy Duty Cord" in raised lettering. Interior of bus is marked "Made By Arcade Mfg. Co." in raised lettering. 1920s. Bus appears to have been repainted in the 1920s w/roof now having large "Yellow Coach" name and sides having "Baltimore & Ohio Train Connection" neatly hand-painted as well as small number "16" on sides. This may have been done for display in company offices or in ticket office. Dimensional driver figure has heavy oxidation, Two front side tires are missing as well as two of the four dual tires on back wheels. Four original solid rubber tires remain and have hardened w/age. Scattered paint wear w/some scattered trace oxidation. Despite issues, bus still displays Fine.
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