Toy soldier
Category
Toys
Date
1890
Materials
lead zinc alloy & paper
Measurements
150 x 150 mm; 65 mm (Height)
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 289363
Summary
Red cardboard box containing six lead, mounted, toy soldiers. Made in Germany circa 1890. Box has a lift-off lid with decorative label, 'Figures massive extra fine en composition/Made in Germany/Cavallry/Extra feine/massive zinn/compositions figuren/superfine/solid pewter/figures'. Inside the box, the soldiers have black hats, red and gold tunics and white breeches, each carries a different instrument and they ride white horses.
Marks and inscriptions
Figures massive extra fine en composition/Made in Germany/Cavallry/Extra feine/massive zinn/compositions figuren/superfine/solid pewter/figures' (printed label on lid)