Taylor & Barrett
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Taylor & Barrett produced a number of toys, usually made of lead. The company was established by two brothers-in-law: Fred Taylor and A.R. Barrett.
They produced road signs, petrol pumps and street lamps, plus fire engines and a rather attractive-looking trolleybus. They also made emergency vehicles, an ice cream salesman on a tricycle, plus a number of cars and small commercials, dating from the 1930s.
Subject ID: 3241
MoreTaylor & Barrett produced a number of toys, usually made of lead. The company was established by two brothers-in-law: Fred Taylor and A.R. Barrett.
They produced road signs, petrol pumps and street lamps, plus fire engines and a rather attractive-looking trolleybus. They also made emergency vehicles, an ice cream salesman on a tricycle, plus a number of cars and small commercials, dating from the 1930s.
After the Second World War the two partners went their separate ways, forming 'F.G. Taylor & Sons' and 'Barrett & Sons', London. The London trolleybus was produced in two sizes and after the war it continued in production from 'Barrett & Sons'.
When they seperated they split the moulds the toys were made in and this makes some pieces difficult to identify.
A good article was poublsihed on them in Diecast Collector, April 2024, by Brian Howes.
Subject ID: 3241
Subject ID: 3241
