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Toy locomotive, made by Mettoy, 1934 - 1954
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Object statement
Toy locomotive, 'Spitfire', tin plate, made by Mettoy, England, 1934-1954

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Description
Toy locomotive, 'Spitfire', tin plate, made by Mettoy, England, 1934-1954

Toy locomotive made of tin plate with clockwork motor and four wheels. Finished in green, black, yellow, red and grey enamel with text 'SPITFIRE' and '34066' printed on both sides in yellow and black.

Made: Mettoy Co Ltd; England; 1934 - 1954
Marks
'SPITFIRE' and '34066' printed on both sides in yellow and black.
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
85/2577-322
Production date
1934 - 1954
Height
50 mm
Width
57 mm
Depth
112 mm

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Acquisition credit line
Purchased 1985

This object record is currently incomplete. The information available may date back as far as 125 years. Other information may exist in a non-digital form. The Museum continues to update and add new research to collection records.
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{{cite web |url=http://from.ph/42577 |title=Toy locomotive, made by Mettoy |author=Powerhouse Museum |accessdate=18 June 2013 |publisher=Powerhouse Museum, Australia}}


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