Toy coronation coach
Britains Ltd.
Category
Toys
Date
1935
Materials
Metal
Measurements
180mm (coach length); 80mm (coach height); 75mm (horse with rider height)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659911
Summary
A metal model by Britains of the Queen's Coronation coach pulled by eight horses, four of which have riders. The dull gold square coach has a red roof with central gold lion. Sides of the coach are decorated in blue and white. The low slung chassis has two large wheels at the rear with two smaller ones at the front, with cherubs mounted above the wheels. Inside are two seated figures the Queen in white and blue, her consort in white and red. Gold painted shafts attach the four pairs of grey horses to the coach. All the horses have gold strapping and red saddles. The mounted outriders in each pair has a red and gold jacket with white breeches, black boots, cap and whip. Each horse is stamped underneath (see inscription).
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of horse: MADE IN ENGLAND/ BRITAINS LTD COPYRIGHT/ PROPRIETORS'
Makers and roles
Britains Ltd., maker