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Working Model of a Cyclist

1975-1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

figure riding a bicycle, made of yellow, blue and chrome metal plates with coils and chains
mounted on a similarly made base which in turn is on an orange felt covered board
the base contains an electric motor with drives the figure so it appears to be riding the bicycle
with the construction is an on/off plate and a small sealed bag of parts and equipment
from the base is an electrical wire lead but no plug

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Cyclist
  • Cover Plate
Materials and techniques
enamelled metal, felt and a composite board
Brief description
Meccano, English, 1975-80
Physical description
figure riding a bicycle, made of yellow, blue and chrome metal plates with coils and chains
mounted on a similarly made base which in turn is on an orange felt covered board
the base contains an electric motor with drives the figure so it appears to be riding the bicycle
with the construction is an on/off plate and a small sealed bag of parts and equipment
from the base is an electrical wire lead but no plug
Production typeunique
Marks and inscriptions
Meccano // Made in England (trade mark; each metal plate; stamped)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive

This has been hand made for display purposes and could be used again.
Production
hand made using Meccano parts and equipment
Collection
Accession number
B.2605:1-1999

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Record createdNovember 15, 2000
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