1950’s Lead model Coronation Coach Elizabeth II. Ref. MA/38

Description: 1950s Lead model Coronation Coach Elizabeth II. Ref. MA/38  

Maker: A. Barrett & Sons, England

Date: Estimated date 1953-1955

History: Brothers A. Barrett, S. Barrett and their brother-in-law, Fred Taylor opened the company in 1920. Fred was an engineer and made the moulds. Unfortunately their factory was bomber in World War II./ A Barrett with his two sons restarted an independent factory in 1945 but sold out in 1982.
Marks/Observations: A Childs toy, cast in lead , showing the Coronation coach pulled by eight horses and with four detachable riders.

Condition: Overall in fairly good condition but does show wear to the paint work.

Dimensions: Total length 16cm, width 3cm height 3.5 cm

Price: R350.00

Please note, I am NOT a qualified archaeologist/antiquarian and the description I have given is based on research of the subject.

This is a genuine antique. Please remember the classification of an 'antique' is that it should be 100 years old, OR MORE.

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