Makers of toys, mostly military, from the 1930's to the 1950's.
The range of diecast models included toy guns and proto-typical armaments. Also made were model ship harbours on painted plywood baseboards at approximately 1:700 or 1:800 scale for waterline ships. There are 4 types that are known to exist. T
Subject ID: 34062
MoreMakers of toys, mostly military, from the 1930's to the 1950's.
The range of diecast models included toy guns and proto-typical armaments. Also made were model ship harbours on painted plywood baseboards at approximately 1:700 or 1:800 scale for waterline ships. There are 4 types that are known to exist. T
After the First World War, ex RFC pilot Frank Weldon teamed up with Charles Freeman to form two electrical engineering companies. Motolite Dynamos Ltd of Landor Road, Askew Street, London W12 and Astra Dynamo Co. Ltd of 124, Victoria Street, London SW1, where they were both directors. Astra Dynamo Co. Ltd produced a range of Iighting sets and dynamos for motorcycles.
The box labels included the business name and address as "Astra-Pharos Limited, Landor Works, Askew Road, London W12", "Manufacturers, Patentees and Sole Distributors", "British Made Toys of Quality", "Made in London-England" and the trademark symbol of 'Astra' in a stylised diamond shape.
Subject ID: 34062
Subject ID: 34062