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Solved - MJW #141 - Cadillac miniature for King Rama VI of Siam
« on: December 02, 2010, 11:51:52 AM »
What make of car was this miniature replica based on?
Who was it built for?
Two points on offer - one for the car and one for the owner.
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Re: MJW #141
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2010, 11:57:21 AM »
They might be giants.. ;D
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Re: MJW #141
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2010, 12:15:17 PM »
Scary looking giants if they are  :o
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Re: MJW #141
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2010, 08:25:21 AM »
Cadillac scale model 1:3
produced by J. Lockwood & Co, London 1912
driven by Cadillac electric starter
gift from Queen Alexandra to her grandson crown prince Olav of Norway
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Re: MJW #141
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2010, 11:33:45 AM »
Well you are correct about it being a Cadillac.
I know the car that was presented to Crown Prince Olav of Norway.
However this particular one was built (or presented to) another royal personage (a long way from Norway!)
I assume the photo shows the car in London prior to being handed over.

You have one point for the identification of the make.

I'll lock it for you until your next reply in case you know who this one was for.
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Re: MJW #141
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2010, 10:21:33 PM »
Ok, on further checks on this, I've found out that one car went to King Rama VI of Siam. This passed to Prince Chula.
The third an last one would having gone to Wilfred Leland Jnr in America
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Re: MJW #141
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2010, 07:47:28 AM »
Well done olavr - it is the car that went to King Rama VI of Siam.
Another well earned point for you.
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