Vintage 1950s Sno-Flake Sled Disc Saucer Metal Garton Toy Sheboygan WI 26"

Description: Garton Toy Company expanded their sled offerings in 1955with the introduction of the “Sno-Flake” saucer. The coaster pan style sled wasmade of 20 gauge steel and came in three colors – red, yellow, and blue. Thatyear, the sled could be purchased from Prange’s for $4.95. Between 1959 and1961, the company introduced the “Litho” Sno-Flake, featuring a brightlycolored winter sledding scene on the seat area and a yellow bottom. Thedecorative Sno-Flake became a popular sled option, retailing at a slightly lowerprice than many of the wooden Garton sleds. The 1968 catalog offered a thirdversion of the Sno-Flake. The “Poly” Sno-flake featured hi-density polyethylenein three popular, vibrant colors – blaze orange, signal green and aurora pink.Two additional designs were added to the steel Sno-Flake – a yellow smiley faceversion and a patriotic red, white, and blue style featuring stars and stripes. This would make a great addition to your vintage Christmas display. I will ship it to you via USPS Ground. There are small dents and light surface scratches and a small amount of rust. See photos for all rust and dents. The leather handles are in good shape. While Garton is often remembered for their variety ofwheeled pedal toys, the company’s sled business was equally successful. Woodensleds with steel runners were first introduced around 1915 and manufactured ona seasonal basis. In February 1938, Garton announced the purchase of fellowSheboygan sled maker Globe Manufacturing’s toy making assets. The purchase ledto the proclamation that Sheboygan was now the “largest toy center in theworld.” Garton’s sled business continued to grow and at peak production, thecompany was producing two-thousand sleds per day. The introduction of thecoaster pan sled further grew the business – in 1958, Garton announced themanufacture of their one-millionth sled. The two-millionth sled rolled off theproduction line just four years later.

Price: 199 USD

Location: Coppell, Texas

End Time: 2024-10-23T22:08:14.000Z

Shipping Cost: 49 USD