{"product_id":"vintage-cast-iron-spark-plug-horse-bank-by-hubley","title":"Vintage Cast Iron Spark Plug Horse Bank by Hubley","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1920s-1930s; Hubley Manufacturing Co. - Lancaster, PA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPainted cast iron coin bank of Spark Plug, the comically lethargic racehorse from the popular Barney Google comic strip. The body is boldly stenciled with \"SPARK PLUG\" on one side and \"BARNEY GOOGLE'S\" on the other, rendered in raised cast lettering. Spark Plug is shown wrapped in his characteristic oversized blanket, with molded facial details and traces of original polychrome paint still visible throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by the Hubley Manufacturing Co.-a Lancaster, Pennsylvania foundry renowned for its cast iron toys, doorstops, and novelties from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century-this figure embodies both early licensed comic character merchandising and Hubley's reputation for durable, detail-rich castings. Spark Plug was one of the first widely merchandised comic strip characters, and examples such as this capture the crossover between humor, pop culture, and early American toy production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSurface wear, paint loss, and oxidation consistent with age and handling. Still presents strongly with good character definition and legible lettering on both sides.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n7.5\" W x 2.5\" D x 5.5\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-17776 - 091725\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42479869001771,"sku":"C-17776","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/9c4c9c05-7abf-5114-bf1f-73a27feb1cdb.jpg?v=1762901383","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-cast-iron-spark-plug-horse-bank-by-hubley","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}