Item Reference: 002193
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Legends of the Air wooden model aircraft kit; in original box with assembly instructions and information on aircrafts; made in Taiwan. Marketed by Henbrandt.
Date: c. 1990s
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Item Reference: 002192
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: London transport double-decker bus plastic model kit, by Keilkraft Routemaster, in original box, 1/72 scale. Number 14. Features advertisement for a Sureshot Ace Canon camera on the side, first marketed in 1979.
Date: c. 1979
Further Information: The number 14 bus operates a similar route as of 2024, from Putney Heath (a short distance from Putney Garage) and terminating at Russell Square as opposed to Tottenham Court Road.
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Item Reference: 002191
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: One tin box full of Meccano accessories.
Date: c. 1942
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Item Reference: 002189
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Magnetic fishing game, includes two blue fishing poles, and various magnetic sea creatures for fishing. Plastic.
Date: c. 1950s
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Item Reference: 002183
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Wooden foldable pocket chess set, with wooden chess pieces. Line with felt.
Date: c. 1930s
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Item Reference: 002182
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Aluminium Milbro catapult with leather sling; patented 1945.
Date: c. 1945
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Links: History of Milbro within the catapult/slingshot scope.
Item Reference: 002180
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: Bull and Bear edition of PIT card game; manufactured by John Waddinton Ltd; complete box set in original box.
Date: c. 1960
Further Information: Pit was a popular card game published under many names, as Hasbro controlled the trademark in many territories.
Links: Information of rules of the game, and a brief history of Waddingtons.
Item Reference: 002179
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description:Wooden toy ball, approximately 2″ diameter with plastic stopper; made in France.
Date: c. 1970s
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Item Reference: 002104
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: ‘Twelve intriguing puzzles to mystify your friends’, by House Martin, in original box. Metal puzzles which are intended to be deconstructed.
Date: c. 1970s
Further Information: This style of metal puzzle was popular during the time period.
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Item Reference: 002160
Category: Toys and Games
Format: Artefact
Description: W. H. Smith Exclusive Collection Jigsaw Puzzle; Jumbo; made in Holland by Hauseman en Hotte nv; “Innocence”; #80091; 1000-pieces, 68cm x 48.5cm. 1000 pieces.
Date: c. 1980s
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