Kalamazoo, Michigan
Merrill ‘Sonny’ Dalton

Mixed metals, wire
2000
Height: 12 in; Width: 19 in
Other – Sculptures

Engraved on bottom: Sonny Dalton 

This signed Sonny Dalton (1933-2011) highly detailed mixed-metal steampunk garbage truck is comprised of springs, ball bearings, flute keys, a tuba valve, and much more.  Sculptor Sonny Dalton was known for his unique and often whimsical sculptures.  He always claimed, ‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.’  How appropriate is this ‘one-of-a-kind’ garbage truck.