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Thu, Jul 2, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 243

Antique Toy Signal Cannon in the Style of Hubley or Kenton

Estimate: $20 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
In the style of early 20th-century American toy manufacturers such as Kenton, Hubley, or Arcade, this toy signal cannon features a split-cast barrel design. The object is constructed from cast iron and is mounted on a carriage with two eight-spoke wheels attached to a central axle. The trail of the carriage is cast with three graduated circular openings, a design characteristic often associated with cap-firing or signal toy variants. The carriage and wheels are finished in a yellow paint, while the barrel displays a dark, oxidized surface with remnants of a metallic or bronze-toned wash. No manufacturer marks, logos, or serial numbers are visible on the exterior surfaces. The wheels rotate freely on the axle.

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