Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase Sturdy and in good structural

Sturdy and in good structural shape

He is certainly quite finely painted and feels to me like a pretty special  little piece--and surely perching him nearby will bring wisdom and luck

Michael Lekakis

but I rather think all the better for it

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Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase Sturdy and in good structuralThis bright orange operable Tonka shoveler, and the tractor trailor I am listing separately, actually together formed a complete set, issued by Tonka in 1957, with the shoveler displayed sitting on the trailer. These are highly collectible and among Tonka's most iconic designs, but I bought them just because I think they're fantastic looking, and thought to list them separately because maybe for some people one bright orange truck is enough? This hand