Bedford End Tipper
Toy Truck
1948-1954 (manufactured)
1948-1954 (manufactured)
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Die-cast metal, a zinc alloy and painted green with a black base, a black and red radiator grill and headlamps. The back lifts up by turning a handle which works a spiral rachet. The back flap of the truck spins on a pivoting top bar.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Die cast zinc alloy, painted |
| Brief description | Bedford End Tipper, Dinky Toys; Metal, die cast, English, Meccano Ltd., 1948-1954 |
| Physical description | Die-cast metal, a zinc alloy and painted green with a black base, a black and red radiator grill and headlamps. The back lifts up by turning a handle which works a spiral rachet. The back flap of the truck spins on a pivoting top bar. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'DINKY TOYS BEDFORD MECCANO LTD. MADE IN ENGLAND.' |
| 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 | 25m - Model number |
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| Accession number | MISC.182-1980 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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