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HM Aircraft Carrier 'Eagle'

Model Aircraft Carrier
ca. 1935 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Waterline model made of die cast lead of HM Aircraft Carrier 'Eagle', painted grey, black, gold and white. The upper storey is detachable and there are three planes housed in the box,It retains its original cardboard box covered with pale green paper and a pictorial label. The label has a picture of the boat, the title and the trademark CRESCENT TOYS in a rectangular shield, registered Trademark and Made in England. Inside the box is a blue panel giving the details of the boat with the cut holders for the planes. On one end of the box is a print of a fire engine titled 'Heavy Pump Unit".


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This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Model Aircraft Carrier
  • Box
TitleHM Aircraft Carrier 'Eagle' (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Waterline model of HM Aircraft 'Eagle' made in England by Crescent Toys in about 1935
Physical description
Waterline model made of die cast lead of HM Aircraft Carrier 'Eagle', painted grey, black, gold and white. The upper storey is detachable and there are three planes housed in the box,It retains its original cardboard box covered with pale green paper and a pictorial label. The label has a picture of the boat, the title and the trademark CRESCENT TOYS in a rectangular shield, registered Trademark and Made in England. Inside the box is a blue panel giving the details of the boat with the cut holders for the planes. On one end of the box is a print of a fire engine titled 'Heavy Pump Unit".
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Mr Cope
Collection
Accession number
MISC.12&A-1976

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2004
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