Soldier
Timpo
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1935
Materials
Metal
Measurements
65mm ( max height); 62mm (min height)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659913
Summary
15 metal model soldier musicians each wearing navy blue or black trousers with red stripes, with red jackets and black bearskins .Each stands on a green painted oval stand. One plays the base drum (the drum is detachable); 2 play side drums; 2 play trombones; 2 play bugles; 2 play tubas; 1 plays cymbals; 2 play flutes. There are are also 2 drum majors each with staffs. One drum major wears a black furry bearskin, all the remaining bearskins are painted black. Total number of items is fifteen
Marks and inscriptions
Underneath stand of side drummer and other soldiers: TIMPO/ MADE IN/ ENGLAND
Makers and roles
Timpo , maker