Lot 301: A Chiltern Push-Along Toy Donkey
A vintage Chiltern push-along toy donkey, featuring a stuffed coarse-textured fabric body, likely mohair, with a black mane and tail. The figure is mounted upon a red-painted tubular metal frame equipped with four small metal wheels and a tall U-shaped pushing handle. The donkey features characteristic long ears and black-tipped hooves. This item is representative of mid-20th-century British toy manufacturing. A yellow adhesive lot tag marked 301 is adhered to the side of the animal.
Condition report:
The item shows significant signs of age and heavy use. There is widespread soiling and thinning to the fabric body, with visible wear to the pile. One ear exhibits structural damage and appears partially detached at the base. The red-painted metal frame shows extensive paint loss, surface oxidation, and pitting throughout.
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