Railway station
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood
Measurements
551 x 52 mm; 73mm (Height)
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Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 997297.18
Summary
Hailey Models "HOVE" 'O' gauge model railway station comprising a platform with ramps at each end, a small open-fronted shelter with a flat overhanging roof in the centre and a back wall to the right hand side only (left hand side is missing). Painted wooden construction with two printed advertisements and the station nameboard attached. One advert is "Players Please" fixed to the back wall, the other is "BLACKPOOL for HEALTH & PLEASURE" fixed to the front of the platform supporting wall on the trackside. The shelter is predominantly red with a green roof and internal bench seat. The platform top surface is pink/light brown with a cream trackside edge. The back wall is cream and the trackside platform supporting wall is red with an impressed representation of brickwork. The "HOVE" station nameboard label is green with cream lettering.
Provenance
Purchased with the family collection of Abbey contents in situ from Mrs Petronella Burnett-Brown December 2009.