Model coach
Lesney Products and Co Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1953
Materials
Metal, card and paper
Measurements
Box - 408 mm (length); 66 mm (width); 92 mm (height)
Place of origin
London
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664357
Summary
A metal model replica of the British Royal Coronation coach and the original box and lid. The coach is gold colour painted, the eight white coloured horses and the four outriders are painted as dressed in their royal regalia uniform. There are signs of minimal play-usage; paint loss, bent horses legs, substitute chain links, and a pair of horses bracket fixing damage. The card and paper covered box and lid, originally deep red with a white paper label, is soiled and faded in colour, but it is complete and intact. There are signs of wear on all corners and the lid is split on one corner. Total number of items is 4.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of the carriage: 'MADE IN/ ENGLAND' Top of the box lid: 'CORONATION COACH/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ LESNEY PRODUCTS AND CO. LTD. LONDON'
Makers and roles
Lesney Products and Co Ltd, maker