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CONESTOGA WAGON with or without Clock

The Conestoga Wagon is a piece of American history that goes back to before the romance of the Old West when early settlers used them to travel across the country.  The Conestoga's were made by the townsfolk of Conestoga, Pennsylvania during the 1800's.  The town got it's name from the nearby Conestoga Indian Tribe.

The wagons became the favorite of the Teamsters, who built many of the roads between towns in the East and then used the wagons to haul goods from one town to another.  An interesting side note is that the Teamsters fancied a new cigar in those days and they often smoked them while hauling goods over the trails.  The name 'Stoggies' was given originally to the Teamsters who smoked them and the name carried over to the cigar.  The name caught on and we still refer to cigars today as 'stoggies'.

This replica of the Conestoga Wagon is approximately 16" long, 9" tall and 6"  wide.  It features operating wheels, brake lever and brakes, and a tongue and reach.  Attached to sides of the wagon is a water barrel, shovel, ladder, rocking chair, buck saw and an anvil.  Also included is a leather purse, rifle and whip.  Inside the rear of the wagon are two sacks for grain and flour along with a plow.  There is a tool box in front under the driver's foot rest in front of the wooden seat.

The Conestoga can be purchased with or without a Quartz clock movement.  Use the correct Add to Cart button below to make your selection.  The wagon with the clock movements has a 1 7/16" battery operated Quartz movement which is mounted with a magnet on the side of cloth top of the wagon.  The movement is easily removed to adjust the time and replace the #377 button battery.  Battery is not included and can be purchased at Wal-Mart or similar retail stores.

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