2x Dinky Toys 734 735 airplanes Javelin swift 1960’s England

Made by Dinky toys England in the 1960’s, representing the then current line ups of RAF planes. These are in great condition with only small signs of use and age and are from a smaller toy range. The larger 735 Closter Javelin model measures ca. 9 cm or 3 3/5 inches from tip to tale, the smaller 734 Supermarine Swift only 6cm or 2 1/2 inches.

Some words on the dinky toy brand. Frank Hornby established the Meccano Ltd. Company  in 1901 to make metal Meccano construction sets.  In the 1820′s under the Hornby name, the first trains were produced. Along with trains also small cars were produced as a accessory to complete lay outs. These were first called “Hornby Modelled Miniatures”, but in 1935 they were called Dinky toy. The word “dink” meas something like “fine” or “small”.

Over the years many models were produced. The pre-war models are highly sought after but most are made after the war. Dinky Toy production went on until 1971. The earlier dinky toys (1950′s) were more toy like where later on the cars were getting more and more details as well as more parts and later on, more plastic parts.