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White Metal Models & Tinplate Auction - WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL 2024 10:00 AM

The upcoming White Metal Models & Tinplate Auction features a total of 609 lots of various rare and unique toy collections. The auction will showcase a vast assortment of highly sought-after items, which we are confident will appeal to toy enthusiasts and collectors alike. Included in the auction's extensive collection are White Metal, Resin and similar toys, Tinplate toys and novelties, Other vintage and classic toys, Robots and Space toys, Matchbox Collectibles, Models of Yesteryear, Superfast vehicles, Accessories and catalogues

 Highlights include; 

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Lot 473 - Paradise Toys (Japan) celluloid Donald Duck figure riding a tinplate clockwork cart pulled by celluloid Pluto, 1930's, with integral key (untested), dent to left side of Pluto's face and small hole to the back of Donald's left arm, within Fair Plus to Good box, some light age related wear but otherwise a Good Plus scarce example which has survived remarkably well, 3.5"/9cm high. Estimate: £300 - £600
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Lot 416 - Moko Georg Adam Mangold (Gama) 1920's pre-war clockwork tinplate Limousine, dark green lithographed body with black roof and chassis, grey Semperit Cord wheels, yellow and red chauffeur, opening rear doors, opening hood revealing a 6-cylinder engine, fixed key clockwork motor provides forward and reverse drive via a drivers door mounted handbrake lever which also provides for a neutral setting of the transmission, when in operation the pistons realistically fire up and down (untested), radiator has Moko trademark along with D.R.P.a., some spidering to roof paint, scratches to wings and running boards, overall Good to Good Plus, 9.25"/23.5cm. Estimate: £400 - £600
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Lot 393 - Schuco 965 clockwork cowboy juggler, multicoloured checked shirt, brown felt hat and trousers with green fringe trim, four yellow juggling balls, key wound and key is present, untested, within Fair to Good box (box has had a glue repair); Excellent to Near Mint, 4.75"/12cm. Estimate: £400 - £500