Model horse
Britains Ltd.
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Lead
Measurements
Smaller horse - 35 mm (length); 23 mm (height), Larger horse - 70 mm (length); 50 mm (height)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 668478
Summary
Two lead model horses. The first horse is small and is sitting down. It has the remains of brown paint on its surface. The second horse is larger in size and has the remains of grey paint on its surface. This horse is standing up, but its legs have been broken half way down. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
On the stomach of the small horse: 'ENGLAND/ COPYRI[]' On the stomach of the large horse: 'MADE IN ENGLAND/ COPYRIGHT/ BRITAINS LTD/ PROPRIETORS'
Makers and roles
Britains Ltd., maker