Toy tank
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1973
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
25 mm (height); 33 mm (width); 71 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.20
Summary
A die-cast toy model 'Matchbox Rolamatics' vehicle No.73; "Weasel". The model is a tank painted in bright green and should have a moveable turret on the top. This model has lost the black turret part completely. Otherwise the model only has a few scratches on the paintwork.
Provenance
Collected and played with by donors’ late son, Marcus, and donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr and Mrs John Parry in December 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
On the base: 'MATCHBOX ® / Rolamatics / No. 73 WEASEL / LESNEY PRODUCTS & Co. Ltd / © 1973 / MADE IN ENGLAND / PAT.APP. 12174/72'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer