17th Jun, 2021 10:00
TOYS: A GERMAN TIN PLATE SIGNAL, POSSIBLY BING, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with three red and white signals mounted on pierced supports, to a single balcony with pierced sides, on a central column, on stepped base, impressed mark for Germany, 33cm high, together with two other part signals, a part mail dispatching post, a ladder, a tinplate crane, impressed mark Bavaria, a tender, a clock work locomotive The Coronation, and four railway tin plate buildings, one entitled the Station, one a news paper station, with the impressed mark Bavaria (12)
PROVENANCE: PROPERTY OF A LOCAL CHISWICK RESIDENT, PEGGY COOPER (1931 - 2021).
Yorkshire born Peggy attained her Diploma in Design at the City of Leeds College of Art in 1952 before taking up a position as an art and needlework teacher at a school in Uttoxeter, Derbyshire. During this time Peggy's interest in developing the use of crafts for education began, with a particular focus on experimenting with repurposed and requisitioned materials for model making and other artistic projects. She was known for her kind and gentle nature with children, cleverly incorporating her artistic talents to help them understand educational topics.
She went on to marry Alan Cooper, lead member of the famous Jazz band Temperance Seven, whereupon they moved to London in the early 1960’s. Whilst in London, Peggy developed an interest in antiques and opened a stall in Portabello Road, primarily dealing in dolls and toys. She continued her art and creative interests from her home in Chiswick, which became known locally as 'The Museum' for its authentic Victorian interior and meticulously detailed displays and ornamentation.
(Quantity:12)
Sold for £188
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