Taylor & Barrett was a London-based toy company that produced hollow-cast lead figures and other toys during the 20th century. It wasfounded by brothers-in-law Fred Taylor and Alfred Barrett in 1920. The company operated until it was separated after World War II, with both founders continuing to produce toys under new company names, F.G. Taylor & Sons and A. Barrett and Sons.
Taylor & Barrett Gallery
Taylor & Barrett produced a number of figures depicting the Air Raids Precautions (ARP) teams used during WW II dedicated to the protection of civilians from the danger of air raids in the United Kingdom. Many of the figures resemble drawings from a series of 1930’s cigarette cards depicting the ARP.
References
N Joplin. The Great Book of Hollow-Cast Figures. New Cavendish Books, 1993.
Taylor & Barrett ARP Warden Stretcher Team
Taylor & Barrett ARP Warden Stretcher Team
Taylor & Barrett Civilian A.R.P. Stretcher Bearers
Taylor & Barrett Fire Brigade
Taylor & Barrett Civilian ARP Stretcher Team in Gas Masks
T&B ARP Stretcher Team
Taylor & Barrett Civilian ARP Stretcher Team in Gas Masks
Taylor & Barrett Civilian ARP Stretcher Team in Gas Masks
Taylor & Barrett Civilian ARP Stretcher Team in Gas Masks
Taylor & Barrett Civilian ARP Stretcher Team in Gas Masks
T&B ARP Team with Light Fire Pump
T&B ARP Stretcher Team
T&B ARP Stretcher Team
T&B ARP Team with Light Fire Pump
Taylor & Barrett Fire Brigade
T&B Air Raid Precautions Team
Taylor & Barrett Ambulances
Taylor & Barrett Ambulance
Taylor & Barrett Ambulance
Taylor & Barrett R.A.M.C. Ambulance
Taylor & Barrett R.A.M.C. Ambulance
Taylor & Barrett Fire Engine and Escape
Taylor & Barrett Fire Engine and Escape
Taylor & Barrett Turntable Fire Escape"Fire Engine
Taylor & Barrett Turntable Fire Escape"Fire Engine
Taylor & Barrett Turntable Fire Escape"Fire Engine