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HMS Malaya

Model Ship
ca. 1935 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Waterline model of HMS Malaya. A battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class, launched in 1915. It is an inaccurate model. Of die cast lead, painted grey, black, gold and white. It retains its original box, cardboard with green paper printed HMS Malaya, 27,500 tons, Crescent Toys No 691, Made in England.


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This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Model Ship
  • Box
TitleHMS Malaya (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Lead waterline model of HMS Malaya made in England by Crescent Toys in about 1935
Physical description
Waterline model of HMS Malaya. A battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class, launched in 1915. It is an inaccurate model. Of die cast lead, painted grey, black, gold and white. It retains its original box, cardboard with green paper printed HMS Malaya, 27,500 tons, Crescent Toys No 691, Made in England.
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mr G. Cope
Subject depicted
Other number
691
Collection
Accession number
MISC.11&A-1976

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2004
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