Soldier
William Britain Jr.
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1903
Materials
Metal
Measurements
15 mm (width); 56 mm (height); 63 mm (length)
Place of origin
Great Britain
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664491
Summary
Five model soldiers made of metal. They are possibly Seaforth Highlanders. Each soldier is running and is dressed in a kilt, a red jacket and a headdress with a black plume, carrying a rifle in their right arm, which is jointed. Total number of items is 5.
Marks and inscriptions
Underneath platform: COPYRIGHT/ MADE IN/ Wm BRITAIN Jr/ GREAT BRITAIN/ 17.12.1903.
Makers and roles
William Britain Jr. , maker