Handmade wooden fire engine

This vintage decorative fire engine with a ladder is a charming, characterful, large-format handmade piece. Carefully assembled from natural wood and painted a rich red, it has dark accents on the wheels, cab and ladder that lend it an authentic retro appearance. The substantial body carries miniature side ladders, stylised seat backs and a large fire ladder on top; brass-toned front lamps add further period charm. Slight irregularities, the natural textures of wood and metal, and the handmade finish give the model the warm, time-worn character of a unique decorative work. It would make an eye-catching, nostalgic addition to a living-room shelf, child’s room or desk, or an original gift for an admirer of vehicles and retro design.

Dimensions: 67 × 45 × 20 cm.

Period / year

First half of the 20th century

Material / technique

Wood / metal

Dimensions

67 × 45 × 20 cm