Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase 8 1/4" x 6 7/8"

8 1/4" x 6 7/8" x 3/8"

where it had been created and resided since the very early 1900s or so

but I rather think all the better for it

I Sometimes I find these glazes a bit much

And fill with spreading sounds the skies

Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase 8 1/4" x 6 7/8"This bright orange operable Tonka shoveler, and the tractor trailor I am listing separately, actually together formed a complete set, issued by Tonka in 1957, with the shoveler displayed sitting on the trailer. These are highly collectible and among Tonka's most iconic designs, but I bought them just because I think they're fantastic looking, and thought to list them separately because maybe for some people one bright orange truck is enough? This hand