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Tumbrel Cart

Model Horse and Cart
1930s
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

dark brown heavy horse with white and black markings and orange representing the leather parts; from the mouth is attached twine representing the reins
the horse is attached to the cart by a wire rod which passes through its body and the arms of the cart
tumbrel cart is on two wheels and painted yellow with red markings and white inside; the wheels are painted red; the separate tail gate is moulded with a wavy line and painted yellow on one side and white on the other; it hooks into place


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Horse and Cart
  • Tailgate
TitleTumbrel Cart (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
die cast lead, painted, wire, twine
Brief description
Die cast lead horse and cart made in England by Britains in the 1930s

Painted lead tailgate for horse and cart made in England by Britains in the 1930s
Physical description
dark brown heavy horse with white and black markings and orange representing the leather parts; from the mouth is attached twine representing the reins
the horse is attached to the cart by a wire rod which passes through its body and the arms of the cart
tumbrel cart is on two wheels and painted yellow with red markings and white inside; the wheels are painted red; the separate tail gate is moulded with a wavy line and painted yellow on one side and white on the other; it hooks into place
Dimensions
  • Length: 6in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
4F, Farm Series (Extra)
Marks and inscriptions
  • MADE IN ENGLAND
  • (underside of the cart and horse; cast)
  • BR (underside of horse)
Credit line
Given by Mr. Douglas West
Object history
Said to have belonged to Jean Margaret West, born October 10, 1929.
Historical context
This is not clearly marked and a rather poor casting, however, it is probably by Britains as these were part of the Farm Series, extras produced at a lower cost. The set was originally issued with a driver and whip.
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Other number
9505 - later edition number
Collection
Accession number
B.188:1-1999

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Record createdOctober 25, 1999
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