Bidspirit auction | John Deere Corn Binder Model

John Deere Corn Binder Model - This hand-crafted agricultural diorama depicts a horse-drawn corn binder. The model is constructed from a variety of materials including painted wood, metal wire, and plastic components. The corn binder machinery is painted in a traditional green and yellow scheme with red accents. The machinery features two yellow spoked wheels, a yellow operator's seat with perforated detailing, and various wire guides and chutes. A pair of brown draft horses, molded in plastic or resin, are positioned at the front of the machinery. Each horse features a white blaze on the face and white feathering on the lower legs. They are fitted with detailed black textile harnesses and linked to the binder via red wooden single-trees and a double-tree assembly. The entire model is mounted to a solid rectangular wooden base with a dark brown finish. The model carries multiple John Deere identifications. The red wooden chutes feature gold-tone serif characters reading JOHN DEERE. The green side panel of the main body bears a circular logo printed in yellow, depicting a leaping deer surrounded by the words JOHN DEERE and MOLINE, ILL.