Toy train wagon
Chad Valley
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1950
Materials
Tinplate, metal and paint
Measurements
130 mm (length); 55 mm (width); 80 mm (height)
Place of origin
Harbourne
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 662085
Summary
Two tinplate wagons; part of a larger train set. Both wagons have a black painted train base with four wheels. The wagons are indented at each edge and have four walls with a slightly pitched roof. One wagon is painted yellow with a painted door on each side. One door is painted open to reveal two painted milk churns. The other door is closed. Black painted lines all around the wagon simulate wood. The second wagon is painted blue. A painted black barred door is on each side with two small barred windows at the top. On both wagons, the manufacturer's name 'Chad Valley' is given at one end, 'Made in England' at the other. Total number of items is 2.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr Robert Brennard in February 2000.
Marks and inscriptions
One end of wagon: CHAD VALLEY Other end of wagon: 'MADE IN ENGLAND' On side of YELLOW wagon: Closed door with 'MILK / VAN / B 257345' printed on it in black ink On side of BLUE wagon: 'CATTLE TRUCK / M 123701' printed in white ink
Makers and roles
Chad Valley, maker