Toy train wagon
Chad Valley Co Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and paint
Measurements
Whole object - 115 mm (length); 55 mm (width), Wagon Only – 48 mm (height), Base and Wheels - 26 mm (height)
Place of origin
Harbourne
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662084
Summary
Two metal model train wagons; part of a larger train set. Each wagon has a grey painted roof. The sides are painted red with thin yellow and black lines to simulate doors and hinges. The ends of the wagon are painted red. On one end are painted thin yellow and black lines to simulate doors and hinges. On the other end is in black the royal ciphers. The base of the model, on which the wagon is mounted is painted black and carries two axles and four wheels. One coupling device has been replaced with a bit of wire. Total number of items is 2.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr Robert Brennard in February 2000.
Marks and inscriptions
On end of wagon: royal cypher then: BY APPOINTMENT / TOY MAKERS / TO H.M. THE QUEEN / THE CHAD VALLEY CO. LTD. / HARBOURNE ENGLAND On sides: 'BRITISH RAILWAYS' and then close to the base 'LOAD 4 TONS / TARE IT.169 / 717 CU.FT' in yellow letters.
Makers and roles
Chad Valley Co Ltd, maker