Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions Model

This clockwork ARP wind-up toy is a very rare survivor. This model was made by A. Wells & Co. Ltd. and Brimtoy Ltd. (Wells-Brimtoy) and marked 'Made in England'. From the advert for this and similar toys the production year was around 1941. It sold at auction with a hammer price of £650 (with the addition of VAT and other fees on top).

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (right)

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (right rear)

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (cab)

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (front)

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (left)

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (rear)

Clockwork ARP Air Raid Precautions model (mechanism)

A. Wells & Co. Ltd. and Brimtoy Ltd. (Wells-Brimtoy) advert for ARP truck