Octons
James Galt & Co. Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1970 - circa 1980
Materials
Plastic, cardboard and paper
Measurements
Each octon - 57 mm (width); 57 mm (height), Box - 225 mm (length); 160 mm (width); 31 mm (height)
Place of origin
Cheadle
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664660
Summary
A colour printed cardboard box containing a leaflet, 45 interlocking plastic octagonal shapes in six translucent colours and a plastic container for holding these. Each octon has a slot on each facet which enables them to interlock. There is a colour photograph of a child producing an interlocking construction on the lid of the box. Total number of items is 49.
Marks and inscriptions
Side of the lid of the box: 'GALT TOYS OCTONS age 3 plus/ James Galt and Co Ltd/ Cheadle, Cheshire/ Made in England/ A simple plastic construction set./ 48 interlocking octagonal pieces in 6 bright/ translucent colours.'
Makers and roles
James Galt & Co. Ltd, maker