Mid-Century toy design at its best….
A handsome, wooden shape puzzle depicting a lively London road scene, complete with red bus and phone box, a signalling policeman and reluctant dog on lead.
Produced Abbatt Toys in late 1950s and early 1960s.
Paul and Marjorie Abbatt, were two designers (and a married couple) responsible for some of the mid-century’s most innovative toys. Their work was characterised by bright, colourful and practical wooden toys and play equipment and informed by progressive beliefs in child psychology and education.