Lot 1172:
Swiss Army mountain wagon
Description
Horse-drawn Swiss Army mountain wagon with excellent original paint and accessories, c.1918, sells with pole, 50" x 117" x 59"H -Excellent original > HISTORY: Part of the Swiss defense during World War I required transportation of supplies to hilly and mountainous areas by horse. This wagon has a low center of gravity which can carry a heavy load through narrow and uneven terrain. It can be pulled by a single horse or a pair depending on the weight of the cargo, topography and width of the road. Necessary tools such as an ax, pickax and shovel were attached to the sides and undercarriage of the wagon. In hilly conditions, skid shoes were placed under the rear wheels. *NOTE: BUYER TO ARRANGE PICKUP. This item MUST be removed from the premises by JUNE 27.
Condition: Excellent original
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