This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

T.V. Service Van

Toy Van
1963 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Toy van, die-cast metal, painted. It has a cream body with green-blue tinted winscreen, windows and roof window. There is a small hole in the roof into which fits a red plastic antenna. A red plastic ladder can also be fixed to the roof on two flat pegs. The radiator grille is painted silver. On either side of the van is a printed paper decal. The van has two axles and four black plastic wheels. With the toy is its original printed card box.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Van
  • Packaging
Titles
  • T.V. Service Van (manufacturer's title)
  • Matchbox (series title)
Materials and techniques
Die cast metal, painted; injection-moulded plastic; printed card
Brief description
TV Service van; Metal, die cast, English, Lesney Products, 1963
Physical description
Toy van, die-cast metal, painted. It has a cream body with green-blue tinted winscreen, windows and roof window. There is a small hole in the roof into which fits a red plastic antenna. A red plastic ladder can also be fixed to the roof on two flat pegs. The radiator grille is painted silver. On either side of the van is a printed paper decal. The van has two axles and four black plastic wheels. With the toy is its original printed card box.
Dimensions
  • Height: 40mm
  • Width: 25mm
  • Depth: 60mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'RENTASET' (Printed paper decal on sides of van)
Credit line
Given by Lesney Products.
Subjects depicted
Other number
62 - Model number
Collection
Accession number
MISC.68-1963

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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