Clockwork motor
Meccano Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
114 mm (width); 121 mm (height)
Place of origin
Liverpool
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666876
Summary
A maroon painted rectangular shaped Meccano clockwork motor with a key. The winding mechanism protrudes on the same side as the logo which reads 'Made In England, Meccano Ltd Liverpool, Fabrigue En Angleterre'. The clockwork mechanism, comprising cogs and springs, is sandwiched between two metal rectangular plates. An on/off lever protrudes between these plates on the top side. Total number of items is 2.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs M. Cooling in September 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
On the key: 'MECCANO/ MADE IN ENGLAND.' On the lever: 'REVERSE ONLY/ 3/ WHEN RUNNING.'
Makers and roles
Meccano Ltd, maker