Lot 411
Rare Ronson Cletrac Model H. Tractor Lighter ca. 1917-1919, a Champion Cast Iron Stove and Girls Early Battery Operated Washing Machine. 1.) Rare Cleveland Tractor model/toy/lighter/sales gift. This lighter is marked on the base; Ronson AMW Newark NJ. Ronson lighter company started the Art Metal Works in 1897. The Cletrac Model H tractor was manufactured by the Oliver / Cleveland Tractor Co. from 1917 to 1919. Example No longer works as a lighter as it is missing the touch-tip lighter atop the engine. The tractor measures 5 3/4" long, 3 3/4" tall and 3 3/4" wide and a hefty 2.5 pounds. Miniature is made of patinated pot metal giving it a fine chocolate brown patina. Previous owner has made the steering wheel removable for safe shipping and can be glued permanently if desired. Know this lighter/miniature has commanded hundreds of dollars in auctions past.
2.) Champion cast iron toy stove, ca. 1900s. 11.5 x 13 x 6.5" and weighs just at 2.75 pounds. 4 burners (one plate cover missing) but griddle cover, both racks and both oven doors are present. Overall excellent condition and having a fine age patina. Great collector's piece.
3.) From the Rowley (Tool & Engineering Company) Green Lake, Wisconsin "The Princess" washing machine that used an enormous battery by all appearance. Still has agitator and ringer and definitely a fun vintage piece. 13 x 6 x 6". Estimated Value $200 - 1,000
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