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<strong>The</strong> toys made by Pratt & Letchworth during the 1880’s and 1890’s are some of the<br />

most detailed and beautifully painted of that era. Pratt & Letchworth was located<br />

in Buffalo, New York and marketed their toys as Buffalo Malleable Iron Toys. <strong>The</strong>y<br />

were bought by Wilkins Toy Co. of Keene, New Hampshire around the turn of the<br />

century.<br />

Lot 164<br />

Pratt & Letchworth Hose Reel<br />

Buffalo, NY - Circa 1890<br />

Can’t you just imagine this vehicle<br />

pulling up to a tenement building<br />

on fi re? <strong>The</strong> toy is 15” long.<br />

Material: Cast Iron<br />

Condition: Near Pristine<br />

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500<br />

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Lot 163<br />

Pratt & Letchworth Fire Pumper<br />

Buffalo, NY - Circa 1890<br />

Very seldom found in such gorgeous<br />

condition. <strong>The</strong> toy is 18” long.<br />

Material: Cast Iron<br />

Condition: Pristine<br />

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500<br />

Lot 165<br />

Pratt & Letchworth Hook<br />

and Ladder<br />

Buffalo, NY - Circa 1890<br />

Another classic beauty.<br />

In all original pristine condition<br />

and very bright. <strong>The</strong> toy is 24”<br />

long.<br />

Material: Cast Iron, Ladders Wood<br />

Condition: Pristine Plus<br />

Estimate: $3,500 - $5,500

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