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Toy Soldiers, Military and Civilian Miniatures Auction - Wednesday 11 December 2024 10:00

This auction includes boxed and unboxed figures, animals and vehicles from Britains, John Hill & co, Del Prado, Timpo, John Jenkins Designs, King & Country, Frontline Figures and First Legion. Plus, a large selection of unbranded plastic, resin and diecast tanks and military vehicles. Further items in this auction include rare Britains sets, including extremely rare sample box sets, Cherilea boxed sets, Charbens, Crescent Toys and many more. Also included are ships from Waterline and others, Unimax Forces of Valor, Matchbox and Corgi vehicles.

 Highlights include; 

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Lot 109 - 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
Estimate: £100 - £150

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Lot 574 - Matchbox Original Artwork by Doug Post - 1980s, comprising: Original Water Colour / Gouache Artwork for the Matchbox 1/72nd Scale Kit PK-104 Curtiss Helldiver on Artboard with loose contempory Agency cover. Image Measures 47 x 32 cm. Image Near Mint overall. Unique
Estimate: £400 - £500
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Lot 162 - Britains - EXTREMELY RARE - Set No. 61 '3rd Madras Cavalry', Boxed. 1896 version. Comprising of 15 cavalry figures including officer and trumpeter. Conditions generally appear Good Plus to Excellent overall (one figure has detached head (possible earlier repair) & broken sword - both parts present), contained in a generally Good to Good Plus original set box (tears to one end of lid, inserts appear original but no stringing). An incredible opportunity to own this rarely seen set. 
Estimate: £500 - £800