Mortar
possibly Britains Ltd.
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1960 - circa 1969
Materials
Plastic
Measurements
47 mm (length); 4 mm (depth)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666323
Summary
An extruded plastic toy infantry mortar, green in colour with a simulated collar and sight (circa 1960). The company was founded in 1893 by William Britain Jr and has been branded under numerous names such as as 'W. Britain', 'Britains Ltd' and 'Britains'. But most commonly referred to as 'Britains' by collectors and enthusiasts. The company is still in production today.
Makers and roles
possibly Britains Ltd., manufacturer possibly W. Britain , manufacturer