Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase Michael Lekakis

Michael Lekakis

they have a nice weight and substantialness--with not a chip or crack on any of them

He is certainly quite finely painted and feels to me like a pretty special  little piece--and surely perching him nearby will bring wisdom and luck

again highlighted in gold

I Sometimes I find these glazes a bit much

Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase Michael LekakisThis 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