1975 Visor in polycarbonate, 1975 1977-501 Challenge of Materials Visor made of polycarbonate, 1975. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/object_images/277x265/10219295.jpg 1975 Model to show face-centre cubic packing made of ping-pong balls.1975. This model imitates a stuctural form found in crystals. 1975-238 Mathematics Model depicting face-centred cubic packing, 1975. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/object_images/277x265/10302759.jpg 1975 A pattern drawn using a Spirograph, a popular graphic toy used to draw combinations of curves. 1976-61 Mathematics Diagram done with a spirograph, 1975. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/object_images/277x265/10302776.jpg 1965-1975 Belling Compact Super Four Electric Cooker, c. 1970 1995-459 The Secret Life of the Home Belling Compact Super Four electric cooker, c. 1970. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/object_images/277x265/10240770.jpg 1975-1985 Morphy Richards Electric Toaster model 44560/2, 240V; 950W, with angled ejection, c. 1980 1995-462 The Secret Life of the Home Morphy Richards electric toaster, c. 1980. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/images/object_images/277x265/10315059.jpg Waffen Bern and SIG 1975 <p>Sig M1882 revolver presented to Admiral of the Fleet Lord Lewin (1920-1999) in a case (see <a href= "/collections/explore/object.cfm?ID=ZBA2215" title= "Revolver - SIG Model 1882">ZBA2215</a>.1). Solid frame steel revolver fitted with a six shot cylinder and a black chequered grip. The revolver is double action. There is a rear U-notch sight and a bead foresight. The calibre is 7.65mm. The revolver is stamped on the frame '65416' with a cross within a shield. The hammer is inscribed '416'. The revolver is in a fitted box with a plaque inscribed "Presented to Admiral Sir Terence Lewin Commander-in-Chief Naval Home Command by Commandant de Corps J J Vischer, Chief of General Staff, Swiss Army, November 1975". Admiral Lewin entered the Navy in 1939 and served in the Home and Mediterranean Fleets, Malta and North Russian convoys and the invasion of North Africa. Among other commands after the war, he was Commodore, HM Britannia 1957-58, commanded HMS Hermes 1966-7; First Sea Lord and Principal ADC to the Queen 1977-79; Chief of Defence Staff during the Falklands War 1982. Lord Lewin was Chairman of the Trustees of the National Maritime Museum 1987-95.</p> ZBA2215 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Firearms SIG Model 1882 (ZBA2215) http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/images/200/E/86/E8677-1.jpg Switzerland steel; composite Brian H. Williams circa 1975 <p>A modern waterline scenic model of the ketch rigged yacht 'Great Britain II', circa 1972. The hull is carved from the solid, painted and set in a plaster sea base. It is fully equipped, with the sails set and complete with scale figures. The model is inscribed ‘Great Britain II’ on the port and starboard bows and stern, ‘CR1’ on the port stern, and ‘K3566’ on the mainsail. On the wooden base the label reads, ‘Great Britain II presented by the Army Sailing Association, winner FT clipper Race 1975-6’. There is also a maker’s label, ‘Brian H Williams Marine Artist’. The model is signed ‘POW’.</p> <p>This yacht was entered in the first round the world yacht race and was skippered by Chay Blyth with a crew from the Parachute Regiment. The ‘Great Britain II’ was built in the UK of foam sandwich construction and measured 77 feet in length with a beam of 18 feet. It finished first overall on elapsed time sailing 27,120 miles in 144 days 10 hours at an average speed of 7.41 knots, setting a world record time for any yacht circumnavigating the world.</p> SLR0303 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Reproduced with kind permission of Brian H. Williams Racing and pleasure craft Yacht 'Great Britain II' (SLR0303) http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/images/200/F/28/F2866-1.jpg Farnham, Surrey, England wood; cotton; paper; lead; metal; plaster; paint Captain John Roe, DSO, OBE, RN 1975 <p>Scale: 1:48. A waterline model of the ‘Mayflower’ (circa 1615), a cargo and sailing vessel. The model is decked, equipped and rigged with sails set. Very little is known about the ‘Mayflower’s’ original appearance but the approximate dimensions were a length of 90 feet by 26 feet in the beam and 180 tons burden. It was a typical merchantman of the early Stuart period being three-masted, square-rigged on the fore and main masts, with a triangular lateen on the mizzen and a square spritsail rigged from under the bowsprit.</p> <p>The ‘Pilgrim Fathers’ embarked from Southampton in 1620, but had to return back to Plymouth when the vessel they were in company with, the ‘Speedwell’ was found to be unseaworthy. Finally on 6 September 1620, the ‘Mayflower’ sailed alone with around 100 passengers on board and finally reached Provincetown Harbour on 11 November. Under the leadership of William Bradford, a small party was sent ahead to find a suitable location for a permanent settlement. They later landed at what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts on 21 December and these religious reformers founded the New England Colonies.</p> SLR0309 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Reproduced with kind permission of the artist's son and grandsons. Cargo vessels 'Mayflower' (SLR0309) http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/images/200/F/58/F5844-001.jpg wood; cotton; linen; brass; metal; perspex; paint Eugene Schiavone 1975 <p>Analemmatic dial for 38° North. This dial is constructed as a diptych instrument with two leaves of black card, coated with black plastic, that fold together. The inside of the dial has cream-coloured paper stuck to the leaves. Leaf Ib features a sunface and a motto on the ribbon below: 'Behold and Begone about Your Work'. 'THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY SUNDIAL' is written at the top of the leaf. Leaf IIa contains the analemmatic dial. The horizontal dial has a string gnomon attached between the two leaves. Inside the horizontal hour scale is written 'Add 1 Hr. during Daylight Saving Time'. Below this is a table for the equation of time. The elliptical dial is printed on a ribbon and within it is a declination scale divided solstice to solstice by zodiacal sign. There are also four arrows to show the path of the sun through the zodiac.</p> <p>This dial is used with a long brass topped pin gnomon which is stored in a sheath at the edge of the lower leaf. It is accompanied by a booklet explaining its use. The example in the booklet makes use of a different set of figures for the equation of time, indicating that the equation has been adjusted to make sure that a complete conversion from local sun time to the mean time of the time zone occurs. Certainly the figures given on the dial itself are shifted approximately six minutes higher than their normal values. The dial is signed '© Eugene Schiavone 1975 Box 14263 San Francisco 94114'.</p> <p>For more information regarding this dial please refer to the OUP & NMM catalogue, 'Sundials at Greenwich'.</p> AST0238 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Sundials Analemmatic dial (AST0238) http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/images/200/D/88/D8811.jpg San Francisco, California, USA card; plastic; metal; paper; string Kenneth Britten circa 1975 <p>A scenic model with a full hull model of the Portuguese four-masted schooner 'Argus' circa 1938. The model is decked, equipped and rigged with the sails furled. It is set on a transparent perspex sea with a fleet of newly launched dories, fishing with their long lines on the seabed. The name ‘Argus’ and ‘LX8N’ is on the port and starboard bows and ‘Argus Lisboa’ is on the stern.</p> <p>These schooners would sail to the fish rich ground of the Grand Banks off the Newfoundland coast to fish for cod. The fishermen used the small wooden dories which could be rowed or sailed and caught the cod on baited long lines. Once the boat was full, almost to sinking, they would row back to the mother ship to off-load the catch where it was gutted, cleaned and packed in the hold with ice. The dories were designed so that the thwarts were removable to allow the hulls to be ‘nested' or stacked on top of each other on the deck of the mother ship.</p> SLR2168 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Reproduced with kind permission of Kenneth Britten, modelmaker Fishing and hunting vessels Portuguese schooner 'Argus' (SLR2168) http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/images/200/F/29/F2919-1.jpg Bolehill, Derbyshire, England wood; cotton; paper; metal; perspex; paint; varnish Alistair Brown circa 1975 <p>Scale: 1:16. Full hull model of the Manx nobby 'Gladys' (1901). The model is decked, equipped and rigged, with the sails set. ‘Gladys PL 61’ is inscribed on the port and starboard bows, ‘Peel PL 61’ on the stern and ‘PL 61’ on the mainsail.</p> <p>Although built as a working model, there has been no deviation in scale, and all the works are completely hidden. The lines were taken in Edgar March’s book ‘Sailing Drifters’ (1952) along with the dimensions of the various timbers and fittings (pp. 213-216). The deck contains typical ‘clutter’, including a nine foot dinghy (planked and fully equipped), fish boxes, a bucket, anchor and spare ropes. There is also a helmsman smoking a pipe at the stern, holding the tiller.</p> SLR1330 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. We regret that Museum enquiries have not been able to identify the copyright holder and would welcome any information that would help us update our records. Please contact the Picture Library. Fishing and hunting vessels Manx Nobby 'Gladys' (SLR1330) http://www.nmm.ac.uk/collections/images/200/F/28/F2869-1.jpg wood; cotton; paper; cork; metal; nylon; plastic; paint; varnish Holmegaard (manufacturers) Svanlund, Kylle (designers) 1970-1975 C.161-1987 Width 14.6 cm (maximum) Vase http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AV1568.jpg Holmegaard, Denmark Opaque glass and threading, cased in clear glass Unknown 1975 The habit of snuff-taking spread to China from the West during the 17th century and became established in the 18th century. People generally carried snuff in a small bottle. By the 20th century Snuff is powdered tobacco, usually blended with aromatic herbs or spices. these bottles had become collectors' items, owing to the great variety of materials and decorative techniques used in their production. FE.57&A-1977 Addis Gift Height 6.0 cm Snuff bottle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AU9233-2.jpg China (SNUFF BOTTLE) Semi-opaque white glass, painted on the inside in shades of green, black, red, blue and yellow (Stopper) Opaque yellow glass, with cork sealing ring and ivory spatula Devlin, Stuart (CMG, AO), born 1931 (designers) 1975 Born in Geelong, Australia, Stuart Devlin trained at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and subsequently at the Royal College of Art, London, where he obtained honours diplomas in both Light Engineering Design and Gold and Silversmithing. He established his own workshop in 1965 and has since executed major commissions for private and institutional clients all over the world. One of his major achievements remains the design for the Australian coinage introduced in 1967. In 1996-7 he was serving as Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company." M.24-1995 Given by Joan Hurst Candelabrum http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AT6297.jpg London, England Silver, parcel-gilt Souza, Francis Newton, born 04/1924 - died 28/03/2002 (artist) 1975 IS.10-1986 Height 46 cm Width 34.6 cm Lithograph http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AH4295.jpg Photo-lithograph Devi, Karpuri ca. 1970-1975 IS.79-1983 Height 76 cm Width 56 cm Narasimha Avatara (Painting) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AH4527.jpg Bihar, India Ink and coloured paint on paper Devi, Karpuri ca. 1970-1975 IS.80-1983 Height 76 cm Width 56 cm Painting http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AH4545.jpg Bihar, India Ink and coloured paint on paper Masahisa, Fukase, born 1954 (photographers) 1975-1985 PH.7203-1987 Copyright Masahisa Fukase Estate Height 21.5 cm Width 32.5 cm Ravens (Photograph) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AR9152.jpg Gelatin-silver print Unknown ca. 1975-1980 IS.4-1982 Given by Mr Jaswant Rai Doll http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AH2277.jpg India (north) Cotton with metal jewellery and a wooden base Bernard Weatherill (designers) 1975 Savile Row tailor and equestrian specialist Bernhard Weatherill continues the historical tradition for men’s hunting dress. Changing little since the 19th century, the sartorial requirements remain scarlet coats, top hats and breeches. Bernard Weatherill is one of the few remaining companies who still make hand-made bespoke breeches. The elegant riding boots are hand-worked by internationally renowned bootmaker, Schnieder. Bernard Weatherill added Olympic buttons to mark the fact that the company made the riding coats for Britain’s equestrian teams at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. This type of coat is worn only by the master of the hunt. Dressage top hats have largely been replaced by the more protective hunting cap. Patey (London) Ltd, the maker of the hat shown here, are one of the few companies using traditional methods to make exclusive top hats and riding caps. T.17:1 to 6-1997; T.44-1997; T.90:1 & 2-1997 Given by the maker Hunting outfit http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN3787.jpg London, England Cotton cord, wool twill, wool and cotton blend and metal Coper, Hans, born 08/04/1920 - died 16/06/1981 1975 CIRC.398-1976 Depth 14.30 cm Height 24.00 cm Pot http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN7550-1.jpg Great Britain Stoneware, with white matt glaze, interior with black glaze Coper, Hans, born 08/04/1920 - died 16/06/1981 1975 Hans Coper was one of the most celebrated ceramicists working in Britain in the 20th century. He revolutionised studio pottery through his inventive forms. This pot is a hollow vessel constructed from thrown sections. The shape is unlike Coper's earlier work. It reflects both his study of ancient Cycladic art (about 3500-1050 BC) and his interest in modernist sculpture, such as the work of the Romanian sculptor Constantin Brancusi. CIRC.399-1976 Depth 8.10 cm Height 27.50 cm Black form http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN7491.jpg Great Britain Stoneware, with black matt glaze Fritsch, Liz, born 11 September 1940 1975 CIRC.408-1975 Depth 11.60 cm Height 22.80 cm Vase http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN7501.jpg Great Britain Stoneware, with mottled white matt glaze on the exterior and a yellow glazed interior Leach, Janet, born 1918 - died 1997 Leach Pottery (manufacturers) 1975-1976 C.283-1976 Depth 15.30 cm Height 25.00 cm Vase http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN8473.jpg St. Ives (Cornwall), England Stoneware, with ash glaze Simpson, Peter 1975 Peter Simpson's early work, such as this example, is inspired by organic forms: pomegranates, mushrooms, poppy seedpods and more enigmatic, less easily identifiable items. CIRC.286-1976 Depth 12.10 cm Height 4.70 cm Bowl form http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN7493.jpg Hampshire, England Porcelain, hand-built, with blue-grey glaze Simpson, Peter 1975 CIRC.287-1976 Depth 48.00 cm Height 17.90 cm Fossil form (Form) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN7492.jpg Hampshire, England Hand-built porcelain, with metallic copper and white glazes Simpson, Peter 1975 Peter Simpson's early work, such as this example, is inspired by organic forms: pomegranates, mushrooms, poppy seedpods and more enigmatic, less easily identifiable items. CIRC.269-1975 Depth 20.00 cm Height 10.50 cm Open Spinner (Form) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AN7502.jpg Hampshire, England Porcelain, hand-built, with green-brown glaze Unknown 1970-1975 (published) The character of Alice has been popularly used in games and toys since the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was published in 1865. This was written by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) and illustrated by Sir John Tenniel (1820–1914). The game takes the form of a simple race game. It is quite cheaply produced. The character pictures are very poor copies of the original Tenniel illustrations. MISC.543-1984 Height 36.1 cm Width 36.4 cm Alice in Wonderland (Board game) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AU4178.jpg England (published) Printed card Invicta Plastics Ltd (manufacturers) 1975-1980 (published) MISC.588-1986 Given by Mrs T. Z. Hudson Length 47.7 cm Width 24.5 cm Depth 3 cm Go for Broke, the Game of Spend a Million (Board game) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AU4640.jpg England (published) Printed card Rovex Tri-ang Ltd (manufacturer) 1975 (manufactured) The Pedigree company did not actually make this Pedigree bear. The company had ceased to make soft toys in 1971. Pedigree, Tri-ang and Rovex were all part of the vast Lines Bros Group of companies, and parts of the company continued to use old trade names. This bear remains brand new as the company gave it to the V&A soon after it was made. MISC.35-1975 Given by Pedigree Dolls and Toys Height 40.5 cm Teddy bear http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AU5926.jpg England (manufactured) Stuffed and sewn nylon plush Palitoy Company Ltd (Palitoy Bradgate) (manufacturers) 1975-1980 B.444:1 to 31-1996 Given by the manufacturer Height 33 cm Electronic Command Centre (Action figure set) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4919.jpg England Injection moulded plastic and printed card Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy bird closely resembles a stork. Its body is painted dark blue and black and its legs are metal wires. A small metal loop at the base of the neck allows the figure to be suspended. Chinese toy manufacturers made a number of different bird designs, many of which were exported for use as Christmas ornaments. B.127-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 3.25 in Figure of a bird http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4156.jpg China (manufactured) Clay and metal Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy bird, resembling a peacock, is possibly a Christmas tree ornament: at the base of the neck is a small metal loop which would allow the bird to be suspended. Some of the bird's painted surface is covered with fragments of clear glass; its clay body and wire legs covered with pink fur. The head is also covered in glass fragments, and the neck in long glass beads. The bird was was made in China, probably for export, as it is an example of the birds often used in Western Europe as Christmas decorations. B.128-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Figure of a bird http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4147.jpg China (manufactured) Clay, glass and metal Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) Bellows have been a source of inspiration in the making of mechanical toys for centuries. Nineteenth century German trade books show illustrations of toys using air to produce sound or movement. This bird is a lithographed tin plate example from China, made for the local market. Between the body and the wings of the bird is a tube of folded paper which acts as a bellows. The toy is hand held and operated by squeezing a loop of metal which extends from the tail and curves round to attach to bars under the wings. As the loop is squeezed the wings open and extend the paper bellows. When released, the wings close and the bellows make a sound. B.132-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4.5 in Mechanical bird http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4160.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, and paper Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy frog is lithographed tin plate with a battery operated mechanism housed inside the body. When working the frog moves on two wheels underneath connected to the mechanism, with a balancing wheel at the front. The back legs are also connected to the mechanism and "walk" along. At the same time the frog will spit a coin or disc placed in its mouth. This toy was made in China in the late 1970s for the local market and is an interesting example of a toys reflecting Chinese culture: an ancient Chinese proverb tells of gaining wealth with a coin-spitting frog. B.106-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 8 in Width 6.5 in Depth 6 in Mechanical frog http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4980.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tin plate with battery mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.107-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Width 1.75 in Height 1 in Mechanical frog http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4158.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This hopping frog toy is lithographed tin plate and plastic. When wound up, the frog moves on two centre wheels, which are connected to an internal clockwork mechanism. The legs gradually move to lift the body while the frog's jaw opens. To complete the movement the frog hops, the legs come back down and the jaw snaps shut. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. B.108-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 3.25 in Width 4.25 in Mechanical frog http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4137.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Yoneya Toys Co. Ltd. (manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.109-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.5 in Width 1.25 in Mechanical frog http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4151.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.110-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 2 in Mechanical frog http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4157.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy turtle has an internal clockwork mechanism. When wound up the toy moves along on two centre wheels, which are connected to the mechanism. Its loosely attached, knob shaped head bobs when the toy is in motion. B.111-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 3.42 in Mechanical turtle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4140.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.112-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.5 in Width 2.75 in Mechanical turtle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4149.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.113-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.6 cm Width 2 in Mechanical turtle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4879.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with friction drive mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.114-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.5 in Width 1.5 in Mechanical mouse http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4142.jpg Hong Kong, China (manufactured) Metal and plastic covered with nylon cloth with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy is unusual in that the mouse's body is composed of two parts connected by a loosely coiled wire. The clockwork mechanism is housed inside the bottom half of the body. When wound up, the mouse moves along quickly on its four feet, causing the upper part of the toy to sway. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. B.115-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 3.5 in Width 3.5 in Mechanical mouse http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4173.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.116-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.42 in Width 1.5 in Length 6 in (with tail) Fips (Mechanical mouse) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4165.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) The body of the rabbit is lithographed tin plate and has an internal clockwork mechanism. The ears are white plastic and the legs are painted metal. The rabbit's dark pink eyes are loosely attached inside the head so that when the toy is wound and the rabbit hops, the eyes wobble. It was made in China probably for the local market rather than for export. B.117-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 3.5 in Width 1.75 in Mechanical rabbit http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4139.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.118-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 2.25 in Mechanical ladybird http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4208.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Yoneya Toys Co. Ltd. (manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) The upper body of this hen is lithographed tin plate while the underside, beak, comb and feet are plastic, as is the cart the hen is pulling. A clockwork mechanism is housed inside the body. When wound up the hen walks on its flat feet while towing the cart. The toy was made by the Tokyo based Yoneya Toys Co, one of Japan's leading manufacturers of mechanical toys. B.119-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4 in Width 2 in Mechanical hen http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4171.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy parrot is lithographed tin plate with an internal clockwork mechanism. Its tail is loosely connected to its body. When wound up the parrot moves up and down, causing the tail to move. It was made in China probably for the local market rather than for export. B.121-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4.5 in Width 2.5 in Mechanical parrot http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4170.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Yoneya Toys Co. Ltd. (manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy crocodile is lithographed tin plate with an internal clockwork mechanism. It has four sections: the head, which contains the mechanism; two square body pieces; and a pointed tail. The sections are connected by three swivel bar links. When wound up the crocodile gently sways on two wheels set under the head and another set of wheels under the second body part. B.122-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.125 in Width 1.5 in Mechanical crocodile http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4239.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This realistic toy beetle has wings, pincers and operates on an internal clockwork mechanism.When wound up, the beetle moves on two centre wheels which are connected to the mechanism. When the toy is in motion the mechanism also operates the beetle's wings, which open and close. B.123-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2 in Width 3.5 in Mechanical beetle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4195.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.124-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 1.5 in Mechanical bee http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4172.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.125-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2 in Width 7.5 in Mechanical butterfly http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4244.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy is probabaly meant to be a bird. The colouring resembles that of a parrot. The clockwork mechanism is housed inside the body. When wound up, the toy somersaults using the arms (wings) to lift it off the ground. It was made in China probably for the local market rather than for export. B.126-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Width 1.5 in Depth 1 in Width 2 in (arm span) Mechanical toy http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4136.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Mikuni (manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.129-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Width 1.25 in Mechanical bird http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4168.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Mikuni (manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.130-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Width 1.25 in Mechanical robin http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4153.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.131-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 1.25 in Mechanical chicken http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4141.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.133-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.5 in Width 1.25 in Mechanical bird http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4155.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This tin plate sparrow has an internal clockwork mechanism. The tail is loosely joined to the body. When wound up the bird moves on its feet and vibrates causing the tail to move as well. The toy is poorly balanced and the bird falls over very easily when in motion. The wind-up mechanism is simple and of a type commonly used in Europe before the Second World War (1939-1945), particularly in Germany. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. B.134-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Width 1.5 in Mechanical sparrow http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4148.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This clockwork operated duck has an internal mechanism. When wound up the duck appears to be paddling, as it moves on two central wheels which are connected to the mechanism. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. B.135-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 1.5 in Mechanical duck http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4167.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.136-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4.25 in Width 4.25 in Mechanical swan http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4150.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.137-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.75 in Width 2 in Mechanical goose http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4162.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.138-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 6.5 in Width 1.75 in Mechanical reindeer http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4138.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.139-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 5.25 in Width 1.75 in Mechanical zebra http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4199.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) The movement in this toy dog is more complicated than many of the basic clockwork operated toys. The ears are loosely attached to the head and the body. Front legs in the air, the dog stands on a large platform shaped like feet, of gold coloured metal. When wound up, the dog hops along on the platform causing the ears to bob and the tail to wag. This was made in China for the local market rather than for export. B.140-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 5 in Width 2.25 in Mechanical dog http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4198.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.141-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Width 1.5 in Mechanical cat http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4159.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) When wound up this tin plate goldfish moves on two centre wheels connected to the clockwork mechanism. There is a third wheel also connected to the mechanism which extends to form the pin for the tail fin. As the toy moves, the side fins open and close and the tail fin, governed by the wheel, moves from one side to the other. This is actually an erratic movement and not just a swaying one. The whole fish moves one way, pauses then moves the other way. The breeding of goldfish in China has a long history and breeders have always attempted to create very large eyes as in this toy example. B.142:1, 2-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 5 cm Width 9.5 cm Length 11.5 cm Mechanical toy fish http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4210.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate and plastic, with a clockwork mechanism; tongue and slot joins Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) Drumming animals are a popular subject for clockwork toys and many were produced in Japan and China between the 1950s and the 1970s. The drum of this toy features cartoon characters resembling Disney charactrers such as Mickey Mouse. However, these toys would not have been made under licence. When wound up the monkey moves from side to side and beats the drum. This toy was made in China probably for the local market rather than for export. B.143-1996 Given by Clio Whiattaker Height 5.25 in Width 2.5 in Mechanical monkey http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4145.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.144:1 to 5-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 12.1 cm Width 36.8 cm Depth 28 cm Mechanical toy lion http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4986.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, fur fabric and plastic, with a battery operated mechanism; tongue and slot joins (Box lid) Card (Box base) Card Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy performing seal is lithographed tin plate and has an internal clockwork mechanism. When wound up the seal moves on two central wheels which are connected to the mechanism. There is a balancing wheel at the rear end. Above the seal's head and also attached to the mechanism, is a ball with three wings. When the seal is in motion, the ball spins and the wings spread outward. B.145-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 5.75 in Width 2.5 in Mechanical seal http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4190.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This colorful toy is hand held and is operated by squeezing the metal loop below the birds. When the metal, loop shaped handle is squeezed, the chickens peck in turn at the bowl between them. One end of the loop is attached to the bar on which the chickens sit and the other to an inner bar which slides back and forth when the loop is squeezed. B.146-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 6.5 in Width 5.75 in Mechanical chickens http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4166.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with tongue and slot joins Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.148-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4.75 in Width 3.5 in Mechanical panda http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AA5349.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) The body of this toy plane is lithographed tin plate with a friction drive mechanism housed between the two wheels. When pushed, the mechanism is engaged and the plane moves along on the wheels. There is a balancing wheel at the rear of the toy. When the plane is in motion the propellers spin naturally as air passes through them. This toy was made in China for the local market rather than for export. B.150-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.75 in Width 7.25 in Cessna n512 (Mechanical airplane) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4938.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate with friction drive mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This plane is lithographed tinplate with a clockwork mechanism housed inside the body. When wound up the plane moves on two centre wheels connected to the mechanism and a balancing wheel at the back. At the same time, a metal lever under the plane lowers, lifts it off the ground and somersaults it. This toy was made for the Chinese market rather than for export. B.151-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Width 4.125 in Mechanical plane http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4169.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) The lithographed tinplate plane has a mechanism housed under the body and a lever on the right wing. The yellow underside and grey tail are plastic. The mechanism appears to be friction drive but in this case does not function. This toy was made in Japan but bought in China. B.152-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.75 in Width 4.5 in Mechanical plane http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4885.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a friction drive mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This toy helicopter is lithographed tinplate with a friction drive mechanism housed under the body. When in motion the helicopter moves on two wheels set in the centre which are connected to the mechanism. The rotor blades spin and a wheel at the back balances the helicopter. This toy was made in Japan but bought in China. B.153-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 2.25 in Width 1.75 in Mechanical helicopter http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4917.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a friction drive mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) This Christmas themed train engine is lithographed tinplate. A clockwork mechanism is housed inside the body. When it is wound up the train engine moves on two wheels set under the centre which are connected to the mechanism. The funnel has a cone shaped piece of plastic simulating smoke that spins around when the train is in motion. The toy was made in China for export to the west. B.154-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 5 in Width 2.75 in Mechanical train http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4164.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, clockwork mechanism and plastic, with tongue and slot joins Yoneya Toys Co. Ltd. (possibly manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) This clockwork train engine is lithographed tinplate. Its mechanism is housed inside the body. When wound up with the accompanying key the train moves along on four plastic wheels connected to the mechanism. The toy was made, probably in Tokyo, by the Japanese Yoneya Company, but was bought in China. B.155-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 1.5 in Width 1.75 in Mechanical train http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4144.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 B.156:1 to 3-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker (Mechanical toy train engine) Length 9.5 cm (Freight wagon for toy train) Length 8.9 cm (Freight wagon for toy train) Length 8.9 cm Mechanical toy train http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4161.jpg China Lithographed tinplate, with clockwork mechanism; tongue and slot joins Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.158-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Width 5.8 cm Height 10.2 cm Mechanical toy tractor http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4952.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate and plastic, with a friction drive mechanism; tongue and slot joins Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.159:1, 2-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker (Mechanical toy train engine) Height 9.5 cm (Mechanical toy train engine) Width 7.7 cm (Mechanical toy train engine) Length 9.7 cm Mechanical toy train engine http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4915.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate and plastic, with a battery operated mechanism; tongue and slot joins Yoneya Toys Co. Ltd. (possibly manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.168-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4.5 cm Width 6.4 cm Length 12.3 cm Emergency Rescue Car (Mechanical toy car) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4233.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.170-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 5.1 cm Width 6.3 cm Length 10.2 cm Pan Am Airport Service (Mechanical toy truck) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4249.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.171-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 4.4 cm Width 6.4 cm Length 2.1 cm VW Beetle (Mechanical toy car) http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4213.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.172-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 6 in Width 3 in Mechanical toy motorcycle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4220.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism; tongue and slot joins Yoneya Toys Co. Ltd. (manufacturers) 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.173-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 8.5 cm Width 3.2 cm Mechanical toy motorcycle http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4217.jpg Japan (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism Unknown 1975-1979 (manufactured) B.179-1996 Given by Clio Whittaker Height 8.2 cm Width 8.3 cm Length 14 cm Mechanical toy steam roller http://images.vam.ac.uk/indexplus/db_images/website/medium/2006AF4191.jpg China (manufactured) Lithographed tinplate, with a clockwork mechanism