Arethusa class RN light cruiser 1930s 1:1800 scale

A solid cast waterline modelin 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 good original finish, a little paint missing on hull sides and complete with delicate mast and crane etc intact  Approx. 87mm 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.