Metal weight
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
50 mm (height)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 667889
Summary
A white metal object which is barrel type shape in design with a loop at the top. The object is made in two halves which are attached by four small metal rings through which a tag is placed and bent over to secure it. The base is flat. This object could possibly be designed as a weight to be used to assist the mechanism on a toy hot air balloon.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front, black text and maker's symbol: 'MILLER/ CUST[]/ D.R.G.M' On the back, black text and maker's mark: 'MARKE/ EHMANN/ D.R.G.M'