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

Austin Petrol Tanker

Toy Truck
1955-1960 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Die-cast zinc petrol tanker, painted mid green. It is mounted on four unpainted wheels. The paintwork is slightly chipped. The original box is cardboard, printed with yellow and black on red.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Truck
  • Packaging
Titles
  • Austin Petrol Tanker (manufacturer's title)
  • Tucker Box Series (series title)
Materials and techniques
Die-cast zinc, painted
Brief description
Austin Petrol Tanker; Zinc, die cast, Toltoys, Australian, 1951-1960
Physical description
Die-cast zinc petrol tanker, painted mid green. It is mounted on four unpainted wheels. The paintwork is slightly chipped. The original box is cardboard, printed with yellow and black on red.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20mm
  • Width: 20mm
  • Depth: 55mm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'TUCKER BOX / SERIES / MINIATURE MODELS / PURE ZINC DIECAST / Lead Free!'
  • 'AUSTIN / PETROL TANKER'
  • 'ALEX TOLMER and associates Ply ltd.'
Credit line
Given by George Crafter, Esq.
Object history
Given in 1980 [80/406] by George Crafter from Australia.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.135-1980

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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