Kay Induction coil toy

A toy from the London based Kay Sports Co (who made toys) from around the 1930’s

A small induction coil powered from a 4.5v battery with a pair of steel tube handles to give a shocking experience.

Advert from Meccano Magazine (found at Meccano Index) Jan 1933
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KAY appears to have been taken over by S.E.L (Signalling Equipment Ltd) as this advert appears to show. Very similar product with a different logo. (from Brighton Toy Museum)

No.1700 Induction Coil (Signalling Equipment Limited, Potters Bar)
No.1700 Induction Coil (Signalling Equipment Limited, Potters Bar)

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The manufacturing company J & L Randall of Potters Bar (Middlesex/Hertfordshire) made military equipment as SEL before moving into the toy trade. They are also known as Merit for more mainstream toys.

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