Specialist Diecast Sale - Tuesday 27 April 2010 | 10:30

Lot 4460

Britains for Pitchford - Velos, Novelty Pencil Sharpener, circa, 1937, comprising: Hollowcast...

Lot 4460

Britains for Pitchford - Velos, Novelty Pencil Sharpener, circa, 1937, comprising: Hollowcast...

Estimate: £80 - £120

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Lot 4460

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Britains for Pitchford - Velos, Novelty Pencil Sharpener, circa, 1937, comprising: Hollowcast small size [5cm] Santa Claus with integral Pencil Sharpener. Marked on base - "Velos" & "Made in England". Some paint loss otherwise generally Good to Very Good overall. Ref. Joplin, page 216, Britains Civilian Toy Figures, Schiffer, 2002. Rare.

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