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Model Fire Brigade Escape Ladder

1930-1938 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fire brigade escape ladder with 4 fireman and a street alarm, die cast lead, painted, made by Taylor and Barrett of London ca.1930-38

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Model Fire Brigade Escape Ladder
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Figure
  • Model
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Fire brigade escape ladder with 4 fireman and a street alarm, die cast lead, painted, made by Taylor and Barrett of London ca.1930-38
Physical description
Extending escape ladder, die cast lead, painted red with gold trim, mounted on two wheels, England, T & B, 1930-1938

Fireman in blue uniform carrying axe, die cast lead, England, T & B, 1930-1938

Fireman in blue uniform carrying a hose, die cast lead, England, T & B, 1930-1938

Fireman in blue uniform walking, die cast lead, England, T & B, 1930-1938

Fireman in blue uniform climbing, die cast lead, England, T & B, 1930-1938

Street fire alarm, red and silver, die cast lead, England, T & B, 1930-1938
Dimensions
  • Ladder height: 159mm (Note: extended)
  • Ladder width: 38mm
  • All firemen height: 4.8mm
  • Street alarm height: 51mm
Marks and inscriptions
'T&B ENGLAND'
Object history
Purchased in 1976 from Ian Grant [76/2760]
Summary
Fire brigade escape ladder with 4 fireman and a street alarm, die cast lead, painted, made by Taylor and Barrett of London ca.1930-38
Collection
Accession number
MISC.187-1976

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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