HMS Glorious RN Aircraft carrier 1930s 1:1800 scale

An unusual and scarce solid cast waterline model in 1/1800 scale in lead alloy produced in the late 1930s by UK toy company Timpo. Produced as a rival range to the more well known Dinky models of the same scale. Much better than the Dinky range in my opinion, cast in lead alloy so not prone to fatigue like the Dinky models often are.  The model is in original finish but missing a lot of paint.  I think the model must be very early and  loosely based on the HMS Glorious but has a full length flight deck and the island is on the port side?  The model has Made in England cast on the port side at the stern and Timpo Toys on the starboard side.  Approx. 160mm long.

A nice  rare survivor from the early days of waterline ship models and seldom seen.

These early models do contain lead so are not suitable as toys or for those under 14 years of age.