Charbens(?) Road Roller

[Idris]

I'm sure that we've had a couple of topics asking for identification of this particular model. (In fact, the last time one was shown, I suhhested Condon on the basis of the paint colours.) However, a Durrant's auction listing (item 189) states it be be Charbens, with the identification (presumably) coming from the box (which is not illustrated). This identification is supported by Vectis.

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Having said all that, I still have my doubts, not only because of the colour combination, but also because Rob Newson does not seem to have catalogued it as a Charbens product. (In fact, the Charbens road roller appears to have the flywheel on the opposite side.)

[YYS4BOB]

Gary Galvin would be the go-to guy for this one, but not sure if he's on here. Can post on MOYBOYZ if you want me to. He'll see it there.

[Idris]

Gary Galvin would be the go-to guy for this one, but not sure if he's on here. Can post on MOYBOYZ if you want me to. He'll see it there.

Please do. (Since these rollers keep on cropping up, it would be good to see this question answered definitively.)

[YYS4BOB]

I have contacted Gary about this roller. The gist of his reply below.

Hi Bob

I do know this actual model, Andrew Woodall won it at auction and I got involved finding another home for it with a

German friend, Dirk.

The first time it has been seen with a box and a driver figure. I also sent pics to Robert Newson

because I thought the look of the drivers arms could link it to a maker such as Maylow, but he was not convinced.

Still no certain evidence as to the maker.

Not a great deal of help, sorry. I would consider Gary and Robert the top experts on this type of item. If they can't agree. I guess it remains a mystery.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

I have not heard of 'MAYLOW' in connection with old toy vehicles. Could He have meant 'KEMLOW'.

Ghosthunter.

[YYS4BOB]

No idea, I'll ask the question. Looks like a proper company.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/MAYLOW-TOYS-ENG ... xybLpRhOuU

[Moyboy]

I have the same roller but not as bright paint scheme. Mine is a Lesney like medium green as applied to the early toy rollers and it has bare metal wheels and flywheel which is crimped at the end of the bit that holds it. Axles are again like early lesney, nails crimped on end. I have the roof but no supports to hold it. If you want a pic just ask. Never seen the driver but suspect thats why the place he goes is flat and low if he is standing up. I have always considered it to be Charbens.
Not sure why you say the colours are wrong as Charbens used all these same colours on many models.

[Idris]

Not sure why you say the colours are wrong as Charbens used all these same colours on many models.

That's based on my personal observations of Charbens models. That bright 'toy' combination of green, red, and yellow just doesn't look like a typical Charbens combination to me.
If you know of any Charbens models produced in a similarly garish colour scheme, please post some photographs.

[Idris]

I have not heard of 'MAYLOW' in connection with old toy vehicles. Could He have meant 'KEMLOW'.

Having had a good dig on the Internet, I can only find reference to Maylow (MAYLOW?) in terms of toy tractors and things for them to pull. This suggests to me that the roller is therefore unlikely to be a Maylow product.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Thank's to Bob for educating me. That is a new 'Brand' for me.

Ghosthunter.