Figure
Wm Britain
Category
Toys
Date
12 Dec 1902
Materials
Metal
Measurements
Each soldier - 75 mm (height)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664435
Summary
Eight metal model soldiers on horseback. Two ride black horses; one of these holds a lance upright in his right hand, the other has both arms missing. One rides a dark brown horse; he wears a tall black hat with a cockade and a pigtail, half of his right arm is broken off and missing. Five ride light brown horses; of these, one has a red jacket and black cloak, and his right arm is missing. One has a black uniform with a large cockade, and appears to be mounting or dismounting. Three wear black uniforms with yellow facings; one carries a trumpet, one carries something which is broken off, and the third's right arm is missing. There is also a small piece, apparently part of a light brown horse's leg, which does not correspond with any of the missing bits. Total number of items is 9.
Marks and inscriptions
Under the horse's belly: 'COPYRIGHT/WM. BRITAIN/ 12.12.1902'
Makers and roles
Wm Britain , maker