Traction engine
Lesney
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
78 mm (length)
Place of origin
England
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665435
Summary
A die-cast metal model traction engine. It is a Fowler showman's engine painted maroon with a cream roof, bearing the words 'Lesney's Modern Amusements' at each side. The wheels are yellow and the roof supports are painted in gold coloured paint.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs M. Cooling in September 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside of the engine: 'MADE IN ENGLAND/ BY LESNEY'
Makers and roles
Lesney , maker