Figure
Wm. Britain Jr.
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1901
Materials
Lead
Measurements
Each soldier (min) - 19 mm (height), Each soldier (max) - 60 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664419
Summary
Six lead model soldiers with painted facial features and painted uniforms. They are wearing red jackets, navy trousers, and navy or black helmets. Three of the soldiers have rifles at their shoulders, two of whom are kneeling, one of whom is standing. The other three soldiers are identically dressed and is standing; one is kneeling and one is lying prone, all with a rifle at their shoulder. Total number of items is 6.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of the base: 'WM BRITAIN JR/ COPYRIGHT/ 1. [ ] 1901' Underside of the base: 'WM. BRITAIN/ COPYRIGHT/ JR/ 1.7.1901'
Makers and roles
Wm. Britain Jr. , maker