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Subiaco Museum > Records

TOY: MECHANICAL TORTOISE

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c. 1950

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Overview

Mechanical tortoise toy with spring mechanism to move parts. Painted metal.

Historical information

David Murray used the toy when he was a child.

MOBO TOYS' were made by D. SEBEL & CO., ERITH, KENT, ENGLAND from 1947 to 1972. David Sebel had emigrated from Russia circa 1912 and set up in partnership as a Wheelwright in East London in 1921. In 1928 he moved the Company to Lant Street in the Borough, London S.E.1 with the take over of a firm, Hazeldine & Norton, of Wheelwright's & Motor Body and Van Builders.

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cwa-org-43-2018.10

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Themes

Inscriptions and markings

Mobo Toys (D Sebel and Co)

Toytoise

Year

Statement of significance

Aesthetic: Unique toy made from metal with spring mechanism.

Historic:

Provenance: Local resident David Murray used the toy when he was a child.

Representativeness: Toys used by Subiaco residents.

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Artistic or aesthetic significance

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