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Dent Cast Iron U.S.S. New York Battleship for Sale *SOLD*
Dent Cast Iron U.S.S. New York Battleship
We have for you cast iron U.S.S. New York battleship that was manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, Pennsylvania.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey, and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard, and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At its peak in the 1920s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, in 1956, 1960, and 1962, growing to a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreDent Cast Iron Transfer Wagon with Horses *SOLD TO J MUSEUM*
Cast Iron Transfer Wagon with Horses by Dent
This substantial cast iron “Transfer Wagon” by Dent was placed with the right home. The three horse wagon feels close to 9 pounds with heavy horses times three at front.
In the back of the wagon is a 19th century “pick up truck” of the time .
Condition is original and excellent, with the toy dating to around 1910.
Read MoreDent ca. 1910 Cast Iron #122 Pony Cart for Sale *SOLD*
Dent ca. 1910 Cast Iron #122 Pony Cart
We have for you a ca. 1910 cast iron #122 pony cart that was manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, Pennsylvania.
We went over this piece and could not determine if the black had been repainted or not. The factory tended to produce these pieces with almost sloppy paint work, that matches up with what we are seeing, but we couldn’t be certain.
This piece is in great possibly all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. These pieces show the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 4” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreDent Cast Iron Fire Engine Pumper Truck *SOLD*
Dent Cast Iron Fire Engine Pumper Truck
We have for you a red cast iron fire engine pumper truck that was manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, PA
This fire pumper truck has cast disc wheels, all wheels and axles are solidly attached and roll smoothly.
This Dent cast iron fire pumper is in good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 5 ¾” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreDent Cast Iron Small Express Truck for Sale *SOLD*
Dent Cast Iron Small Express Truck
This small cast iron Express Truck was manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, PA.
This Dent cast iron Express Truck is in excellent all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 5 ¾” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreDent Unusual Blue, Yellow & Gold Cast Iron Fire Ladder Truck for Sale *SOLD*
Dent Unusual Blue, Yellow & Gold Cast Iron Fire Ladder Truck
This unusual blue, yellow and gold cast iron fire ladder truck was manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, PA.
This Dent cast iron fire ladder truck is in excellent all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 7 ½” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreAntique ca. 1910 Dent Green Cast Iron & Steel Horse Drawn Stake Wagon *SOLD*
Antique ca. 1910 Dent Green Cast Iron & Steel Horse Drawn Stake Wagon
We have for you an antique ca. 1910 cast iron horse and stake wagon manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, PA.
This is a cast iron stake wagon with horse. The wheels are on solidly and work as they should. The wagon bed bottom is made of sheet metal. There is also a broken stake on the right front side.
Our example of this cast iron stake wagon is in all original condition with no restorations, repairs, or touch ups. The paint is in great overall condition with the usual dust, patina, scratches, scuffs, surface rust and chips that are seen with age and play. It is approximately 10” L. We encourage you to examine the photographs to further determine condition and quality.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreAntique ca.1910 Dent Cast Iron Horse and Stake Wagon #126-1 *SOLD*
Antique ca.1910 Dent Cast Iron Horse and Stake Wagon #126-1
We have for you an antique ca. 1910 close to mint cast iron horse and stake wagon #126-1 manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, PA.
This is a three piece cast iron stake wagon with horse and driver. The wheels are on solidly and work as they should.
Our example of this cast iron stake wagon was an attic find that is in near mint all original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. This is an incredibly nice example where, like with gems, these near mint details are so difficult to find. The paint is in near mint overall condition with the usual dust, patina, scratches, scuffs and chips that are seen with age. It is approximately 12 ½” L. We encourage you to examine the photographs to further determine condition and quality.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
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Dent Cast Iron #1085 Locomotive w/Fixed Wheel Coal Tender *SOLD*
Dent Cast Iron #1085 Locomotive w/ Fixed Wheel Coal Tender
We have for you a cast iron #1085 locomotive with fixed wheel coal tender manufactured by Dent Hardware Co. of Fullerton, PA.
This piece has a fixed front wheel and coal tender wheels. The back locomotive wheels spin and work and spin as they should. Our example of this cast iron locomotive is in great all original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. The paint is in great overall condition with the usual dust, patina, scratches, scuffs, surface rusting and chips that are seen with age and play. It is approximately 8 7/8” L. We encourage you to examine the photographs to further determine condition and quality.
A brief history of Dent Hardware Co. Fullerton, Pennsylvania:
In 1894, three men formed Dent Hardware Co. in Newark, New Jersey and shortly after moved to Fullerton, PA. The partners were Mr. Kaiser, Mr. Newhard and Mr. Dent, grandfather of the founder of Dent Manufacturing.
They ran a very successful company and during the 1920’s were the nation’s leading manufacturer of refrigeration ‘Ice Boxes’. The company was also a major manufacturer of iron children’s toys. At it’s peak in the 1920’s, Dent Hardware Co. employed over 400 people.
In 1955, the Dent’s sold out to the Newhard’s and founded Dent Manufacturing Inc. in Northampton, PA. The manufacturing facility was built in three stages, during 1956, 1960 and 1962, growing to it’s a size of 22,000 square feet.
Dent Manufacturing Inc. was owned and managed by Henry H. Dent and William Swope, a pattern maker and owner of Swope & Bartholomew Pattern Shop.
In 1972, Douglas Dodge of Syracuse, NY joined Dent Manufacturing in an engineering position and became General Manager in 1975.
In 1985, Henry Dent sold Dent Manufacturing to the Dodge Family and a small portion of the company to several employee and supplier stockholders.
In 2007, Dent Manufacturing restructured the company under the name Dent Design Hardware.
In 2009, Dent Design Hardware revamped its online shopping platform. Customers can find and buy hinges, handles, magnetic door hardware, pull handles, latches, traps, ventilators, and related accessories — all from their computer!
Read MoreDent Cast Iron Delivery Truck and Dent Toy Master Pattern for Sale *SOLD*
Dent Cast Iron Delivery Truck and Dent Toy Master Pattern Mold For Sale
How often do you get a toy and then an actually brass pattern of the toy? This is a unique offering and one that we won’t mind holding onto. It is a Dent cast iron pattern in brass, hand adjusted, that is sold with an actual production toy.
When you inspect this pattern, you can see the very sharp cutting and honing on shapes and forms to get a less crisp impression in the final toy. It is truly exacting and a treasure.
Each toy comes with tires, but the pattern was likely put together and tires were later added for display.
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