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Horse and Cart,

Escor Toys (Manufacturer)

Pull-along Horse and Cart toy, with two naive stylized figurines, White horse with green rider, on green base with four yellow wheels. Braided yellow and red cord with blue ball to hold. Escor name badge on wooden platform. Patent number 506842. Red cart with yellow wheels and blue passenger. Cart has Harrods sticker underneath. Model by Escor Toys from a large collection of British manufactured toy farm vehicles and implements. Numbering: 1) Horse and rider, 2) Cart and passenger

Complete set, no box. Numbering: 1) Horse and rider, 2) Cart and passenger

Museum Object Entry Form – 'Description of Object/Collection: Large collection of farm toys (to be listed in more detail on a separate sheet). Further items that form part of this collection to be added at a later date. This retention of a relatively small quantity is being held back for further research by the donor.', Citation in publication [Newson, R., P. Wade-Martins and A. Little, 'Farming in Miniature Volume 2' Old Pond, 2014] (page 407/image 1&2)

England

1970 - 1979

Toy, Model, Cart