A.C. Williams Turquoise Cast Iron Double-Decker Bus with Gold Accents *SOLD*

A.C. Williams Turquoise Cast Iron Double-Decker Bus with Gold Accents

AC Williams has always been known for good toys, rough American dime store edges, great price, and then average paint.  This double-decker cast iron bus hits the marks.

The turquoise paint was as thick as we still see it in good, thin, original condition.  There is a bit of cast iron bleed as we expect with an authentic old finish. The thinner pressed steel tires with plating look good, but have age spots, again, as expected. Chipping and abrasions are on the roof and front bumper, as well as overall wear. The castings are good, the proportions are excellent, and edges are rough as expected.

The overall model of bus is a snazzy double-decker bus with beautiful long hood and gold hand painted accents along its sides. It comes with little driver that is part of the cast as well as a well-formed radiator cap. The nickel-disc wheels and axles all work and function as they should and the bus rolls well.

Our example of this bus is in good all original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. This piece shows the usual patina, chips, scuffs, scratches, surface rusting and wear that are to be expected from age and play. It is approximately 8 ¾” x 3″ x 2″. This would be a great addition to any A.C. Williams/cast iron collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of A.C. Williams Co. of Ravenna, Ohio:

The A. C. Williams Company was founded in business in Chagrin Falls, Ohio in 1844. It was founded by John Wesley Williams, the father of A. C. Williams. However there was a big fire at the company, and a decision was made to move to Ravenna. Ohio. Actual production started there in 1893.

Like the other famous cast iron companies of the time (Hubley, Dent, Kilgore, Arcade, Kenton), A.C. Williams manufactured cast iron cars and trucks.  From 1893 to 1923 they produced cast-iron horse-drawn rigs, autos, airplane, penny banks and tractor toys; the line included mostly miniatures distributed through Woolworth, Kresge`s, and other five-and-dime stores. They even produced some tin cars towards the end of the company’s relatively long history. Unfortunately, in 1938 they closed their toy production and continued in other ventures to this day.