Giessbarren Die ideale Legierung zum Giessen aus Zinn
Home Casting Kit
1975-1980 (manufactured)
1975-1980 (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
silver card blister pack printed in black to show the title and maker's details together with coat of arms
contains 2 ingots of metal alloy which replaced lead; each marked with the coat of arms and W//Z M
a heavier size of ingot was also sold in this type of packaging
contains 2 ingots of metal alloy which replaced lead; each marked with the coat of arms and W//Z M
a heavier size of ingot was also sold in this type of packaging
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | Giessbarren Die ideale Legierung zum Giessen aus Zinn |
| Materials and techniques | printed card, metal alloy |
| Brief description | Westfalische Zinnfiguren Manufaktur, W German, 1975-80 |
| Physical description | silver card blister pack printed in black to show the title and maker's details together with coat of arms contains 2 ingots of metal alloy which replaced lead; each marked with the coat of arms and W//Z M a heavier size of ingot was also sold in this type of packaging |
| Dimensions |
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| Production type | mass produced |
| Copy number | DIN1707 |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by the Palitoy Company |
| Object history | full title:- 'Giessbarren Die ideale Legierung zum Giessen aus Zinn Blei und Antimon nach DIN 1707" |
| Historical context | The manufacturer produced semi flats and semi solid soldiers and the kits were available for home casting. As the Airfix trademark is also used on some of the packaging, it suggests that the English company sold the parts in the UK, probably with English instructions. |
| Production | Nurnberg, W Germany Reason For Production: retail |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.961-1999 |
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| Record created | June 16, 2000 |
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