Purchased an old toy farm corn elevator a few weeks back from an antique dealer going out of business. I was told it is a salesman sample. It’s a little over 61” and quite heavy. It has an electric motor and everything including the unloading shoot and flite chains move as if it was actual size. Asking if anyone knows who made it and can help date it? Thank you
Motor was replaced with a newer Brothers Brand sewing machine motor. A couple old farmers told me it was in the 1940’s or earlier as the top head on the elevator sets it apart from the newer styles in the 50’s which were less cone shaped to fit through a cupola door opening on top of the corn crib. The original pulley on the gear mechanism has a rounded pulley so I’m thinking an older sewing machine electric motor that fits the original bracket is what it needs. The one tire that is partially there is a larger ballon style and I can make out the word Ruehl De?????? Can’t seem to find much on line for this or I’m looking in the wrong place. Thanks again. Jeff