Aeroplane
Meccano Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1935
Materials
Metal
Measurements
180 mm (length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665417
Summary
An early 20th century die-cast 'Dinky Toy' metal model Ensign class four-engined air liner finished in silver colour with red propellers. The name 'Elysian' appears on both sides of the nose in black and the registration letters 'G-ADSZ' on the upper surface of the wing. The aeroplane is a high-winged monoplane. A two-wheeled undercarriage with black plastic wheels is visible. There is single fin and rudder with no markings.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside of the wings: 'DINKY TOYS/ ENSIGN CLASS AIR LINER/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ MECCANO LTD'
Makers and roles
Meccano Ltd, maker