Mechanical Horse and Open Wagon
Toy Truck
1947-1954 (manufactured)
1947-1954 (manufactured)
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1. Die-cast metal, zinc alloy, painted grey-green with rubber tyres. Three wheeled cab with low nose; radiator grille, bumper and headlamp in silver. The back extends between two wheels and has a slot to take the hook from the trailer.
2. Open trailer with short sides and mounted on two wheels at the back. Under the front is the hook mounted on a pivot bar which extends and curves on each side downwards to form legs when it is stationary or off the cab.
2. Open trailer with short sides and mounted on two wheels at the back. Under the front is the hook mounted on a pivot bar which extends and curves on each side downwards to form legs when it is stationary or off the cab.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Die cast zinc alloy, painted, rubber |
| Brief description | 3-wheeled cab and trailer, Dinky Toys; Metal, die cast, English, Meccano Ltd., 1947-1954 |
| Physical description | 1. Die-cast metal, zinc alloy, painted grey-green with rubber tyres. Three wheeled cab with low nose; radiator grille, bumper and headlamp in silver. The back extends between two wheels and has a slot to take the hook from the trailer. 2. Open trailer with short sides and mounted on two wheels at the back. Under the front is the hook mounted on a pivot bar which extends and curves on each side downwards to form legs when it is stationary or off the cab. |
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| Production type | Mass 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. |
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| Other number | 33w - Model number |
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| Accession number | MISC.185:1-1980 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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