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Cast Iron Horse Drawn Steam Fire Pumper - This horse-drawn steam fire pumper is constructed of painted cast iron. The pumper carriage is painted red and features a boiler with a gold-toned chimney. A driver figure wearing a red uniform and a gold-colored fire helmet is seated at the front of the carriage. The carriage is drawn by a three-horse team in a galloping pose, consisting of two black horses and one white horse. The carriage is supported by four yellow spoked wheels with silver-painted rims. To facilitate movement, a small black lead wheel is mounted beneath the front horse team. Green cord is used for the reins. An embossed circular mark is present on the side of the red pumper body, but the characters within it are not legible. A small white and brown antique dealer's paper tag is tied to the rear axle. Length: approximately 11.5 inches Height: approximately 5 inches.