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Lot 109

Britains - EXTREMELY RARE "Zoo Sample Box 931 to 957". Probably early post-war. Contains...

Lot 109

Britains - EXTREMELY RARE "Zoo Sample Box 931 to 957". Probably early post-war. Contains...

Current Bid: £280

Estimate: £100 - £150

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Lot Size: Medium

Brand: Britains

Material: Painted Lead

Item Category: Toy Figures

Sub Category: Animals Characters

Lot 109

Full Lot Description

Britains - EXTREMELY RARE "Zoo Sample Box 931 to 957". Probably early post-war. Contains examples of lead zoo animals & figures with catalogue number labels from 931 to 957. This example appears complete with all models and labels present and strung to backing card. Contained in an unlabelled red box with lid. Conditions generally appear Near Mint overall (one dear antler has small part detached but present). Box tray is generally Good Plus, lid is Good. See Photo. 

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