Bassett-Lowke
Bassett-Lowke was an English toy manufacturing company based in Northampton. Founded by Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke in 1898 or 1899, the company specialized in model railways, boats and ships, and construction sets. Bassett-Lowke started as a mail-order business, although it designed and manufactured some items.
| Founded | c. 1899 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke |
| Defunct | 1965 |
| Fate | After the company closed, rights to brand acquired by Corgi in 1965, becoming a brand |
| Headquarters | Northampton , |
| Products | Model railways |
| Owner | Hornby (2008–pres.) |
| Website | bassettlowke.co.uk |
The company closed in 1965, with its rights to brand acquired by Corgi Toys. When Corgi was taken over by Hornby in 2008, it secured rights to the Bassett-Lowke brand, which is still commercialising.
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