DumpsterToy wrote:I got a toy like this for Christmas about 1947. It quickly became my favorite toy forever. I always asked Santa for a Doepke or Model toy, but they were way out of my parents budget. I started collecting models in about 1970, and never came across one until about five years ago. Do not remember where or the price. It must have been reasonable or I would have marked the price down. I have only seen one other one since I purchased this one. I believe the toy was made by a company in Indianapolis, Indiana. If anyone has an other info on this shovel, PLEASE pass it.
Dave aka dumpster
Hi Dave,
According to an e-bay search.
This Shovel is from the 1940's . Made by Sparks,Bourne & Handy USA. Doing a bit more digging...
Yup,you're right. Indianapolis, Indiana.
They also made a Clam Shell Crane & girls oven.
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