Corgi Classics

Corgi Chipperfield Circus 

model 97303

Chipperfield's Circus was the name of a famous British family

circus, the name 'Chipperfield' dates back to James Chipperfield,

who introduced performing animals to England at the Frost Fair on the Thames in 1684.

The show toured Europe and the Far East. The Chipperfield dynasty goes back

more than 300 years, making it one of the older family circuses.

During the 1960s circuses were extremely popular, so it was not surprising that

during the period between 1960 and 1970 

Corgi Toys should release ten Chipperfield's Circus models, plus four Gift Sets.

All were produced with the co-operation of the circus itself.These models proved to be highly collectable,

so in 1994 Corgi Classics launched a new series of twelve Chipperfield's Circus models.

Again these proved extremely popular at the time, so futher additions were made.