Model horse
W Britain
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and cardboard
Measurements
Horse - 84 mm (length), Box - 176 mm (length); 96 mm (width); 76 mm (height)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 668101
Summary
A metal model of a horse, brown in colour with white 'stockings' and a black tail. It has orange painted harness and a black collar. There are holes (one deformed) on each side to hold the rake. Some of the paint is missing. The rake is not present in the box. The model comes in a green, cardboard, oblong box with a separate lid. On the lid is a white and blue label reading 'Home Farm Series, Horse Rake'. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
On label stuck to the lid: 'Copyright Models / Manufactured By W.Britain in London, England. / TRADE MARK / NO.8F'
Makers and roles
W Britain, maker