Untitled
John Hill & Co.
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
Mountie - 58 mm (length), Each prone soldier - 90 mm (length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 668465
Summary
Two metal soldiers lying prone, dressed in green kilts, white pith helmets, red jackets, white leggings and holding rifles, one rifle broken. One soldier (possibly a Mountie) is dressed in a red jacket with a yellow neck tie, grey trousers, a black hat and an articulated right arm standing on a green base. Total number of items is 3.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base of one of the prone soldiers: 'J.H./[]362/[]co'
Makers and roles
John Hill & Co., maker