Steam toy
Doll et Cie
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1915
Materials
Metal
Measurements
Flywheel stand - 180 mm (length); 95 mm (height), Brush stand - 65 mm (length); 65 mm (height)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665148
Summary
A power take-off flywheel stand. There are two metal stands. One, green painted stand, supports two large and two smaller power take-off (flywheels) on a horizontal bar. The left-hand flywheel drives a windmill (not in this record). The right-hand flywheel drives a water pump (not in this record). The middle two wheels drive the second metal stand, painted green on a red base. This consists of a horizontal bar through the centre of the flywheel and on one end is a round brush and on the other a round wooden wheel. Total number of items is 2. Doll et Cie Nüremburg, Germany
Marks and inscriptions
Middle of one side of the flywheel base, in a green oval: 'DC/ MADE IN GERMANY' Middle of one end of the brush stand: 'DC'
Makers and roles
Doll et Cie , manufacturer