1920’S KEYSTONE STEAM SHOVEL LARGE PRESSED STEEL TOY NR BOSTON CONSTUCTION ORIGINAL EXC TAX WRITE OFF OFFICE Start Price USD 199.99 Current Price USD 199.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Hickory, North Carolina See more about '1920’S KEYSTONE STEAM SHOVEL LARGE PRESSED STEEL TOY NR' Description 1920’S KEYSTONE STEAM SHOVEL LARGE PRESSED STEEL TOY   Up for your bidding pleasure is a toy steam shovel.  It was built by Keystone Manufacturing Company out of Boston, Massachusetts.  It is one of the earliest versions because they have not received a patent yet.   I believe it was made in the 1920’s.   It is an original version of a large Keystone quality pressed steel toy.  It is over 2 feet long with the arm extended!  This would look great on any construction company’s office shelf!   The shovel is black with a red roof.    The decals are yellow with red and black lettering.   It has minor scratches and paint loss.  It has no visible rust and it is very clean.  It is not a repaint but in original condition.  The only thing missing is the string to operate the arm and scoop which is an easy fix.  If not extended, it is a little over 20” long, 13 ½” high and 7” wide.  It rolls and operates fine!    This shovel is not mint.  It shows minor playwear.  I believe it is in excellent condition for an 80+ year old toy.  The large decal is marked: KEYSTONE STEAM SHOVEL PAT. APP. FOR GUARANTEED BUILT BY KEYSTONE MFG. CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A.   The smaller decal is marked: RELEASE LEVER PRESS THIS LEVER DOWN TO RELEASE SCOOP   This is a great tax write-off item.  Display it in your office and you probably can write it off as a business expense.  If I had a construction business anywhere close to Boston, I would be displaying this item in my office!  Great item for display!   Great item for any Keystone collector! Great gift idea! Great pressed steel toy!   See photos and judge for yourself about condition.  Keystone Steam Shovel.  Sold as pictured.  Shipping is $12.55 to lower 48 states only.  Shipping includes carefully packing, insurance, and confirmation.  Email if you have any questions.  Shipping is for standard delivery through DHL or FedEx.  This item cannot be shipped to a PO Box address.  Please contact me within 3 days with method of payment.  Paypal accepted to confirmed address only.  Thanks for looking and have fun bidding.  :) Check out my other  items!  Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Place a Bid!