Matchbox Toys

[Janbuck]

Sorry if this is not the right site for my question but none of the others were anywhere near relevant. I have a little Lesney Commer Milk Float No 21. The wheels feel like metal to me - they are very hard, but apparently they were only made with plastic wheels. What sort of plastic was it, and how can I tell if they are plastic or metal?

[kempie]

I believe that the plastic used was Bakelite

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakelite

and as you say the Commer Milk Float No.21C (first issued 1961) was only ever produced with plastic wheels, although in three colours; silver, grey & black.

http://www.fcarnahan.com/pg/regvaria.html

[Janbuck]

Kempie, Many thanks for your trouble and your time in answering my question.