Shimer Cast Iron Elephant Head Nodder with Clown – Unusual!

Shimer Cast Iron Elephant Head Nodder with Clown – Unusual!

Our elephant nodder is a great survivor.  The body appears to have had a silver paint with red carpet on its back.  Most all of this paint has worn down with play.

Then on top we have a recast circus clown riding the toy.  Any toy movement bobbles the

Wheels function as skids and there is a front hole for a string.

elephant’s head.

We have not seen another surviving example, so this is a rare treat.

William Shimer & Son Co. Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
1875 – 1913
Founder: William Shimer
Specialty: Cast-iron toys, banks, trains for several years prior to WWI. Toys often featured front foot oscillating mechanisms on the horses or oxen.  The factory burnt down and wasn’t rebuilt in 1913.  Catalogs would be GREATLY appreciated from any readers, email us if you can help.