Toy boat
Matchbox
Category
Toys
Date
1971
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
26 mm (height); 35 mm (width); 75 mm (length)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671224.1.42
Summary
A die-cast toy model ‘Matchbox Superfast' vehicle No.5; "SEAFIRE". This model is of a boat, with wheels, that is painted with a white and blue hull. It has a sticker with 'SEAFIRE' on itand a blue plastic figure sat inthe middle. This model is without the extra exhaust stacks.
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 ® Superfast / NO 5 SEAFIRE / © 1975 LESNEY PRODUCTS & Co LTD / MADE IN ENGLAND' On the base: 'PAT No. 1238821'
Makers and roles
Matchbox , brand name Lesney Products Co Ltd, manufacturer