Sunbeam-Talbot

Toy Car
ca. 1950 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Die-cast zinc alloy sports car, mounted on four rubber tyres, and painted red with a purple area behind the seat, silver radiator grille and one headlamp (one is missing), and black steering wheel of which only half remains.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Sunbeam-Talbot (manufacturer's title)
  • Dinky Toys (series title)
Materials and techniques
Die-cast zinc alloy, painted, rubber
Brief description
Sunbeam-Talbot sports car, Dinky toys; Metal, die cast, English, Meccano Ltd., ca. 1950
Physical description
Die-cast zinc alloy sports car, mounted on four rubber tyres, and painted red with a purple area behind the seat, silver radiator grille and one headlamp (one is missing), and black steering wheel of which only half remains.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25mm
  • Width: 40mm
  • Depth: 95mm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Louise, Clare and Siobhan Carolin.
Object history
Given in 1980 [80/1210] by Louise, Claire and and Siobhan. Originally owned by Rodney Downes.
Subjects depicted
Other number
38b - Model number
Collection
Accession number
MISC.191-1980

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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