approx. year of toy truck?

[JimmyCT]

I was able to get out for a little while today and found this toy truck. Any ideas on the year of the truck? Thanks- Jim

 

[Aaron]

I've found a few like it, its probably lead right? And maybe a Tootsie Toy. Looks like 1930's, thats in great shape.
Congrats!

 

[JimmyCT]

Thanks Aaron,

lol I flipped over the truck and washed off the dirt and saw those words "Tootsie Toy made in USA" It appears to be lead as the metal is "soft". If this is from the 1930's like you mention it is very encouraging news. I will have to get out of "coin mode" to search the site for more toys. The lot was used as a carnival but also has been a playing field for children since the nearby school opened in 1939. The massive multi-acre field has coughed up many nice coins and relics but this is my best relic thus far. Wasn't deep - approx 3-4" down. Thanks for you help. Much appreciated - Jim

I've found a few like it, its probably lead right? And maybe a Tootsie Toy. Looks like 1930's, thats in great shape.
Congrats!

 

[JimmyCT]

Thanks Aaron,

lol I flipped over the truck and washed off the dirt and saw those words "Tootsie Toy made in USA" It appears to be lead as the metal is "soft". If this is from the 1930's like you mention it is very encouraging news. I will have to get out of "coin mode" to search the site for more toys. The lot was used as a carnival but also has been a playing field for children since the nearby school opened in 1939. The massive multi-acre field has coughed up many nice coins and relics but this is my best relic thus far. Wasn't deep - approx 3-4" down. Thanks for you help. Much appreciated - Jim

I've found a few like it, its probably lead right? And maybe a Tootsie Toy. Looks like 1930's, thats in great shape.
Congrats!

 

[407floyd]

The ones from the 1930s had white rubber tires. Yours is probably from post-war 40s. They stopped making them from out of lead in 1933 and have been zinc alloy ever since.

 

[GoGoGopher]

Pretty bad that we did not know the effects of lead on children, or just did not care at the time...
"Here Johnny...go play with this toy...It DOES NOT make you sick...Now GO!!!"

HH,

 

[JimmyCT]

Thanks Floyd for the additional info. That is the range (1940's) of silver coins and pennies I have been finding as well.

The ones from the 1930s had white rubber tires. Yours is probably from post-war 40s. They stopped making them from out of lead in 1933 and have been zinc alloy ever since.

 

[407floyd]

That oil-burning lamp is pre-electricity so your site may have had a home there a century ago or earlier. The brass frame looks like clock insides; another indicator of a home site.

 

[JimmyCT]

Thanks Floyd! I didn't even realize what the frame piece was until you pointed it out. The land I am hunting is an old carnival field that dates to approx 1893. But you are correct in the assumption that there was a structure there before this carnival. I created an overlay with a map of 1869 and a present day map and realized there were 3 large textile businesses towards the south end of the lot. Thanks again for your assistance. - Jim

That oil-burning lamp is pre-electricity so your site may have had a home there a century ago or earlier. The brass frame looks like clock insides; another indicator of a home site.