Posted 9 years ago
WagonHut
(4 items)
I picked up this old wooden coaster wagon at a local weekly auction, and while I collect wagons, and consider myself very knowledgeable as far as coaster wagons go, this one is a bit of a mystery to me
It says 'Speedmore Ball Bearing Coaster', in what appears to be the original factory font. I did some internet searching ,and the Belknap Hardware and Manufacturing Company produced a stamped steel coaster wagon called a Speedmore in 1940. I assume the wood version that I have is earlier? I don't like to assume.
If anyone has any information, regarding an approximate timeframe my wagon was made, and if Belknap did in fact produce it, I would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your time!
Adam
Racine Wi
I have a 1937 Belknap catalog, no. 88. It shows a wood Speedmore on page 1816, made from 1/2" birch. Wheels are 10 inch dia steel, with ball bearings. It looks very close to yours.
That's great information frisco, thank you very much! Is there any chance you'd be willing to scan, or even photograph that page and get it to me?
I will be happy to give it a shot when I return from the Doctor this morning, so check in later.
OK, Adam, I had to create a new post but I did it, under Belknap Catalog. Did it help you out at all?
Great piece. I have always liked wagons.
Frisco, I've been searching for an hour, and I can't find it!! I'm having trouble navigating the site.. :(
OK Adam, I made my Avatar picture your speedmore wagon picture. Right click on it, and download it to your picture file. Let me know when you have done this, as i will change it back in an hour or so. Good Luck
Got it frisco, thank you very much!
Good deal, and you are welcome.
Nice ! Great find WagonHut ! We need more cheeseheads here !!!!!!!
Hi Adam,
I have a photo of this exact Speedmore Coaster wagon. My Mom is sitting in the wagon and is about 3 years old I would guess. That would date the photo to circa 1926. It was taken I believe in Ft. Atkinson, WI.
I am not very familiar with this site, I just stumbled on your post when I queried Speedmore Coaster. I will try to post it here under "Speedmore Coaster 1926." (Can not find a category for anything close to coaster wagons). If that doesn't work I could try e-mailing it to you.
Tim Ewing
West Bend, WI.
Adam,
Success! I posted it simply Speedmore Coaster.
Tim