Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase It stands up sturdily on

It stands up sturdily on its feet

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

I Sometimes I find these glazes a bit much

again highlighted in gold

And fill with spreading sounds the skies

Bright Orange 1957 Tonka Hi-Way Dept. Steam Shovel, Working black and white enameled glass vase It stands up sturdily onThis 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