Britains - Un-catalogued - Mounted Duke, 1953 Coronation Souvenir Edition, comprising: Mounted Duke [fixed arms] depicted in a Colonel of Foot Guards Uniform with Blue Sash & Bearskin, Mounted on an Un-marked Walking Black One Eared Horse. Purchased by the Vendor from the Britains Saleswoman who staffed the Britains Stand at Earls Court in 1953 & kept by her for the last 51 years. Near Mint overall. Rare Issue. £90-£120
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Britains - Un-catalogued - Mounted Colonel Commandant of the Royal Military Police, 1953 Coronation Souvenir Edition, comprising: Mounted Commander [Colonel] Royal Military Police [movable arm] depicted in a Khaki Green Uniform with Red/Gold Facing Rank Badges, Peaked Cap with Red Top & Gold Lace. Mounted on an Grey Standing Horse [Modelled on the Mounted Police Figure]. Purchased by the Vendor from the Britains Saleswoman who staffed the Britains Stand at Earls Court in 1953 & kept by her for the last 51 years. Near Mint overall. Rare Issue. £120-£200
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Britains - Un-catalogued General Staff Figure, comprising: British General / Field Marshal Standing with Hand on Sword Hilt. Depicted in Standard Uniform with White / Red Feathered Bicorne. Oval Base. Ex' Pudney Collection. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis £90-£150
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Britains - Paris Office Figure, comprising: Spanish Dragoon Trooper Standing at Attention. Depicted in Standard Blue Uniform with Gold Aiguillette & Brass/Steel Helmet with Black Caterpillar Crest. Oval Base Dated: "20. 3. 1906". Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. £90-£150
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Britains - Un-catalogued - Mounted Field Marshal in Cape, 1953 Coronation Souvenir Edition, comprising: Mounted General Officer Holding Drawn Sword, Depicted in Dark Blue Cape & Red/White Feathered Bicorne Mounted on Household Cavalry Type Brown Horse. Purchased by the Vendor from the Britains Saleswoman who staffed the Britains Stand at Earls Court in 1953 & kept by her for the last 51 years. Mint overall. Rare Issue, the first [brown horse] example to be sold by Vectis. £150-£200
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Britains - Un-catalogued - Duke [Foot Guards], 1953 Coronation Souvenir Edition, comprising: Duke in the dress of a Foot Guards Officer Standing with Hand on Sword Hilt [fixed arm]. Depicted in Standard Uniform with Blue Sash, Medal, Collar, Cuffs, Epaulettes & Sand Coloured Base. Ex' Pudney Collection. Some minor age wear paint loss otherwise generally Near Mint overall. Rare £90-£150
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Britains - Un-catalogued - Duke [Foot Guards], 1953 Coronation Souvenir Edition, comprising: Duke in the dress of a Foot Guards Officer Walking with Hand on Sword Scabbard [moveable arm]. Depicted in Standard Uniform with Blue Sash, Medal, Collar, Cuffs, Epaulettes & Sand Coloured Base. Ex' Pudney Collection. Some minor age wear paint loss otherwise generally Near Mint overall. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £90-£150
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Britains - from Set 1290 - Band of the Line [1950's Issue], comprising: Un-catalogued Marching Tenor Drummer [plastic drum]. Depicted in Service Dress with Steel Helmet. A special commission figure for a late 1950's issue band. Generally Near Mint overall. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £90-£150
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Britains - Paris Office - Russian Infantry, 1904 version, comprising: 3 x Infantrymen Marching at the Trail [Oval Bases Dated "16.11.1904"] & Infantryman Marching at the Slope [Square Undated Base]. Depicted in Pale Brown Uniform and Pokalem Cap with Brown Band, Cuffs & Tunic Collar. Some age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first marching at the slope example of this colour variant to be sold by Vectis. [4] £200-£300
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Britains - Paris Office - Bulgarian Infantry, 1904 version, comprising: 2 x Infantrymen Marching at the Trail & 2 x Infantryman Marching at the Slope [Oval Undated Bases]. Depicted in Dark Green Uniform and White Pokalem Cap with Blue Band, White Cuffs & Tunic Collar. Some age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first marching at the slope example of this colour variant to be sold by Vectis. [4] £200-£300
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Britains - Paris Office - German Infantry [1915 issues], comprising: Mounted Officer with Drawn Sword, 6 x Infantryman Marching at the Slope & 3 x Marching at the Trail. All are Depicted in Field Dress with Covered Picklehaubes, Field Packs Rolled Greatcoats & Jackboots. Some minor age wear & mismatching [between those at the slope & those at the trail] otherwise generally Excellent overall. [10] £500-£700
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Britains - Paris Office Figure, comprising: Mounted Spanish Dragoon Trooper Holding Rifle. Depicted in Standard Blue Uniform with Gold Aiguillette & Brass/Steel Helmet with Black Caterpillar Crest. Un-marked Horse. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare. £150-£200
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Britains - Paris Office - Mounted French Chasseur a Cheval Officer, comprising: Senior Officer, Fixed Arm with Tin Sabre. Depicted in Light Blue Tunic & Silver Buttons, Red Trousers with Black Stripe, Black Kepi with Light Blue Band & Green Ostrich Feather Hanging Plume. Mounted on Rearing Brown Horse [old repair to haunch] with Tricolour Throat Plume & Dark Blue Shabraque with Gold Trim. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. £150-£200
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Britains - Paris Office - Mounted Prussian Infantry Officer [circa, 1910], comprising: Mounted Officer on Standing Brown Horse with Drawn Sword. Depicted in Dark Blue Uniform with Red Facings & Picklehaube. Horse dated "18. 8. 1903". Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare the first example to be sold by Vectis. £150-£200
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Britains - Paris Office - Mounted Prussian Infantry Officer [circa, 1910], comprising: Fixed Arm Mounted Officer on Galloping Brown Horse. Depicted in Dark Blue Uniform with Red Facings & Picklehaube. Horse un-marked. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare the first example to be sold by Vectis. £150-£200
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Britains - Paris Office - Belgian Cavalry [1916 version] - comprising: Trooper with Short Carbine on Brown ADC Type Horse. Horse Double Dated "12.12.1902/9.5.1901". Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £150-£200
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Britains - City Imperial Volunteers [from the ASC Set], comprising: 6 x Other Ranks Marching at the Trail, depicted in a Slouch Hats, Khaki Uniforms & Gaiters. 5 x Square Bases & 1 x Oval Base [Unmarked]. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Near Mint overall. Rare. [6] £150-£200
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Britains - Paris Office - Life Guards - comprising: Mounted Colour Bearer on a Black Cantering Horse with Union Flag, Trumpeter on Grey Walking Horse & 3 x Troopers with Short Carbines on Brown/Black Walking Horses. Undersides of Walking Horses Marked "Depose". Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare Set, the first example to be sold by Vectis. [5] £500-£750
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Britains - Paris Office - French Cavalry, 1916, comprising: Officer on Double Dated Galloping Horse, Bugler, Colour Bearer [Tricolour Flag], Trooper Holding Short Carbine & 4 x Troopers with Drawn Sabres all on Dated - Brown/Black Standing Horses [old repair to one horse]. The Figures are Depicted in "Horizon Bleu" Uniforms with "Adrian" Pattern Helmets, Brown Belts & Black Boots. Minor paint chips otherwise Excellent overall. A Rare Set, the first full example to be sold by Vectis. [8] £800-£1200
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Britains - Paris Office - Infanterie de Marine [French Marines, Circa, 1916], comprising: Officer with Drawn Sword, Clarion [Bugler] & 3 x Marines Marching at the Trail. Bases Marked "Depose". All depicted in Dark Blue Uniforms, Grey "Adrian" Helmets, Black Boots & Full Marching Equipment. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first examples to be sold by Vectis. [5] £300-£500
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Britains - Paris Office from Set 178 - Austrian Foot Guards - [1919 version], comprising: Guards Officer Marching at the Trail with Movable Rifle Arm & Fixed Arm Resting on Sword Scabbard. Some minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £120-£150
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Britains - From Set 1914 - ARP Wardens [1940 version], now comprising: 2 x Wardens - Marching Empty Handed. Depicted in Dark Blue Uniforms & Steel Helmets with Grey Bases. Generally Excellent overall. [2] £70-£90
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Britains - From Set 1759 - Air Raid Precautions - First Aid & Gas Detection Services, [1939-41 only], now comprising: 2 x Stretcher Bearers in Black Rubber Suits with Gas Masks, Stretcher & Military Casualty Figure. Minor paint chips otherwise generally Excellent overall. Un-boxed. [4 pieces] £80-£120
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Britains - From a Previously Unknown Display Set - The Life Guards Band, 1815 [150th Anniversary of Waterloo Shop Display Commission, 1965], comprising: Mounted Bandsman Playing Tuba. The Figure is depicted in Full Red/Gold Tunic with 1837 Type Head with Crested Helmet. Special Commission Figure [By a Manchester Toy Shop, Circa, 1965] Created by Combining the Life Guard Bandsmen Figure with the 1837 Life Guard Head. Possibly a Sample [face painted with moustache] figure obtained before the Full Band [see lot 3675] was ordered. Near Mint overall. Possibly Unique, a Superb Display Piece, the first example to be seen/sold by Vectis. £150-£300
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Britains - Previously Unknown Display Set - The Life Guards Band, 1815 [150th Anniversary of Waterloo Shop Display Commission, 1965], comprising: Kettle Drummer & 12 x Mounted Musicians Playing Various Instrumentation. The Figures are depicted in Full Red/Gold Tunics with 1837 Type Heads with Crested Helmets. Special Commission Figures [By a Manchester Toy Shop, Circa, 1965] Created by Combining the Life Guard Bandsmen Figure with the 1837 Life Guard Head. Near Mint overall. Possibly Unique, a Superb Display Piece, the first example to be seen/sold by Vectis. [13] £3000-£5000
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Britains - Paris Office - Russian Light Infantry, 1904 version, comprising: Infantryman Marching at the Slope [Based on the German Infantry Figure]. Depicted in Green Uniform and Pokalem Cap with Yellow Band & Trouser Stripe. Base Dated "16.2.1908". Some age wear otherwise generally Excellent overall. Rare, the first example of this colour variant to be sold by Vectis. £120-£150
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Britains - from Set 77 - The Gordon Highlanders [1914 version - 1930's Issue], now comprising: 8 x Highlanders Marching at the Slope. Some minor paint loss, minor damages & mismatching otherwise generally Fair to Good overall. [8] £40-£60
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Britains - from Set 27 - Band of the Line [1920's/30's Examples], now comprising: Drum Major & 12 x Bandsmen Playing Various Instrumentation [includes 3 x Drummer Boys & 3 x Boy Buglers]. Some paint loss & minor damages otherwise generally Fair to Good overall. [13] £50-£70
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Britains - Gun of the Royal Horse Artillery, comprising: 1 x RHA Gun, 1930's Issue in Dark Khaki & Post War Example in Light Grey/Copper. Some paint loss otherwise generally Fair overall. [2] £20-£30
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Timpo - Series 8 - Silver Knights, 1959/60 [Only] First Issue, comprising: Mounted Knights with Swivel Bodies, Interchangeable Heads, Separate Belts & Interchangeable Horse Caparisons. The Series of Six includes: Mounted Knight with Raised Sword & Shield - Open Helm & Lilac Caparison, Mounted Knight with Raised Sword & Shield to Side - Closed Helm & Yellow Caparison, Mounted Knight with Raised Axe & Rhomboid Shield - Open Helm & Red Caparison, Mounted Knight with Mace & Raised Shield - Open Helm & White Caparison, Mounted Knight with Raised Sword & Kite Shield - Closed Helm & [Rare] Purple Caparison & Mounted Knight with Axe & Kite Shield - Open Helm & [Rare] Pale Green Caparison. These figures form the complete first series of "Swoppet" type Mounted Knights produced by Timpo. The first production Batch were completed with "Bloodied" Weapons, a practice discontinued within a few weeks of release due to complaints from Parents! Mint overall. Unboxed as first issued [boxed sets followed later]. Exceptionally rare to find in this condition with all original components intact. [6] £90-£150
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Timpo - Series 2 - Cowboys [First Series First/Second Versions, 1960/2], comprising: 4 x Mounted Cowboys Each Firing Two Pistols. These Figures are First Versions of the First Issue Models with Removable Hats & some Separate Holster Belts. Near Mint overall. Scarce early issues now becoming harder to find in this condition & complete. [4] £50-£70
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Timpo - Series 3 - Cowboys [First Series First/Second Versions, 1960/62], comprising: 14 x Cowboys on Foot. These figures are First & Second versions of the First Issue Models with Plug-in Hats, Integrally Moulded Weapons, Painted Hands & Separate Holster Belts & 4 x First Series [Series 3] Indians on Foot all have Integrally Moulded Bows & Plug-In Headdress. Near Mint overall. Scarce early issues now becoming harder to find in this condition & complete. [18] £70-£90
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Britains - Herald Models H 731 & H 732 - Spanish Dancers [1958-60 version], comprising: Female Dancer & Male Dancer in traditional Flamenco costume, 4 x Model-H 737 - Kneeling Hawaiian Ukulele Player [2 Blue/2 White], 2 x H742 Ukrainian Peasant Woman Dancer, 6 x Ukrainian Musicians [3 Fawn / 3 Brown versions] & From Set 4711 - Figures from the Ballet Range circa 1955, - "Corps d' Ballet" Dancer in YELLOW & White Costume [Rare Colour Version]. Some minor paint loss otherwise generally Excellent to Near Mint overall. Very Rare Ballet Variant. [15] £90-£120
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Britains Herald - Set H.7431 - US Civil War Confederate Forces, comprising: Officer, Bugler, 2 x Advancing Infantrymen & 2 x Infantrymen Standing Firing. Near Mint overall, contained [grey slotted insert] in a generally Near Mint [minor age wear] illustrated label blue set box. A Very Nice Example £90-£150
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Britains - Swoppet Series - 15th Century Mounted Knights, comprising: Mounted Knight with Standard, 2 x Mounted Knights Charging with Lances, Mounted Knight Attacking with Sword, Mounted Knight Attacking with Battle Axe & Mounted Knight Defending with Lance. All Complete with Matched Crests. Generally Near Mint overall & complete overall. [6] £120-£220
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Britains - Swoppet Series - 15th Century Mounted Knights, comprising: Mounted Knight with Standard, 2 x Mounted Knights Charging with Lances, Mounted Knight Attacking with Sword, & 2 x Mounted Knights Defending with Lances. All Complete with Matched Crests. Generally Near Mint overall & complete overall. [6] £120-£220
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Britains - Swoppet Series - 15th Century Mounted Knights, comprising: Mounted Knight with Standard, 2 x Mounted Knights Charging with Lances, Mounted Knight Attacking with Sword, & 2 x Mounted Knights Defending with Lances. All Complete with Matched Crests. Generally Near Mint overall & complete overall. [6] £120-£220
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Britains - Swoppet Series - 15th Century Foot Knights, comprising: 4 x Cross-Bowmen [Green/Blue/Fawn Variants], 3 x Archers, 4 x Foot Knights Defending with Swords, 3 x Foot Knights Attacking with Battle Axes & 2 Foot Knight Standing with Standards. Some minor age wear otherwise generally Excellent & complete overall. [16] £160-£200
Plastic Issues - Connoisseur Selection |
Herald- Swoppet Series - 15th Century Foot Knights, First Issues, 1959, comprising: Model No' H.1475 - Cross-Bowman [Green Variant], Model No' H.1471 - Foot Knight Attacking with Sword & Shield, Model No' H.1474 - Foot Knight Striking with Battle Axe & Model No' H.1473 - Foot Knight Advancing with Halberd [White Variant]. Mint, Complete with Original Herald "Swoppet" Leg Tags. Superb "Factory Fresh" Examples, you will not find better! [4] £80-£120
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Herald- Swoppet Series - 15th Century Foot Knights, First Issues, 1959, comprising: Model No' H.1475 - Cross-Bowman [Green Variant], Model No' H.1472 - Long-Bowman Standing with Arrows in Belt [Dark Green/Pale Blue Variant], Model No' H.1474 - Foot Knight Striking with Battle Axe & Model No' H.1473 - Foot Knight Advancing with Poleaxe [Red Variant]. Mint, Complete with Original Herald "Swoppet" Leg Tags. Superb "Factory Fresh" Examples, you will not find better! [4] £80-£120
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Herald- Swoppet Series - 15th Century Foot Knights, First Issue, 1959, comprising: Model No' H.1474 - Knight Striking with Battle Axe [Rare Dark Blue Helmet Crest Variant]. Mint, Complete with Original Herald "Swoppet -The Wars of the Roses" Promotional Card Plinth Mount. A Superb "Factory Fresh" Example, you will not find better! £90-£150
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Herald - Swoppets 15th Century Knights Series [1959/60 First Issue], comprising: Model No' H1473 - Knight Advancing with Pole - Axe complete with Swoppet Leg Tag. Previously Unknown Rare variant with the Doublet Painted DARK BLUE / GREY. Minor age wear otherwise generally Near Mint overall, contained on a generally Excellent [some age wear] Britains Style Display Plinth, Complete with Britains [2nd Issue] "Swoppet" Leg Tag. A Rare Piece. £60-£90
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Herald - Swoppets - 15th Century Knights [First 1960 version], comprising: Model No' 1450 Mounted Knight with Standard, Mounted on a Walking Black Horse. This example is complete with a Yellow Caparison [Diamond Strap type]. Mint, contained in an Excellent [minor age wear & one securing flap missing] 1st Issue [Red/Blue] First Issue Herald Tent style box with Wars of the Roses Synopsis to the Rear. Extremely Rare to find in this condition £90-£150
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Herald - Swoppets - 15th Century Knights [First 1960 version], comprising: Model No' H.1450 Mounted Knight with Standard, Mounted on a Rearing Brown Horse. This example is complete with a Yellow Caparison [Diamond Strap type]. Mint, contained in a Near Mint [minor age wear] 1st Issue [Blue/Red] First Issue Herald Tent style box with Wars of the Roses Synopsis to the Rear. A Superb "Factory Fresh" Example [still tissue wrapped], you will not find better! Extremely Rare to find in this condition £120-£200
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Herald - Swoppets - 15th Century Knights [First 1960 version], comprising: Model No' H.1451 Mounted Knight Charging with Lance, Mounted on a Walking Black Horse. This example is complete with a Purple Caparison [Blanket type]. Mint, contained in a Near Mint [minor age wear] 1st Issue [Blue/Red] First Issue Herald Tent style box with Wars of the Roses Synopsis to the Rear. A Superb "Factory Fresh" Example [still tissue wrapped], you will not find better! Extremely Rare to find in this condition £120-£200
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Herald - Swoppets - 15th Century Knights [First 1960 version], comprising: Model No' H.1450 Mounted Knight Defending with Lance, Mounted on a Rearing Brown Horse. This example is complete with a Blue Caparison [Blanket type]. Mint, contained in a Near Mint [minor age wear] 1st Issue [Blue/Red] First Issue Herald Tent style box with Wars of the Roses Synopsis to the Rear. A Superb "Factory Fresh" Example [still tissue wrapped], you will not find better! Extremely Rare to find in this condition £120-£200
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Herald - Khaki Infantry - Set 4304 [1965/66 Only], comprising: 5 x Khaki Infantry at Attention in Black Berets. Mint overall, contained [still affixed] in a generally Excellent [minor creasing to Cellophane] Black/Orange/White Window box. Rare, the first example to be sold by Vectis. £70-£90
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Timpo Solids - Model Ref: - Indian Set, circa, 1955, comprising: Indian Chief Standing with Spear & 2 x Indian Squaws. Some minor paint chips otherwise Near Excellent & complete overall, contained on an Excellent [Timpo style] Plinth Mounted Display Card with slotted insert. Some of the first Timpo plastic figures produced from the original lead hollow cast moulds. One of the RAREST of the early Timpo Plastics sets to find. £90-£120
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Timpo Solids - Model Ref: - Cowboy Set, circa, 1955, comprising: Robber with 2 Pistols & Mask, Timpo Tim, Sheriff & Robber with Mail Bag & Pistol. Some minor paint chips otherwise Near Excellent & complete overall, contained on an Excellent [Timpo style] Plinth Mounted Display Card with slotted insert. Some of the first Timpo plastic figures produced from the original lead hollow cast moulds. One of the RAREST of the early Timpo Plastics sets to find. £120-£220
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Timpo Solids - Model Ref: - Indian Set, circa, 1955, comprising: 2 x Indian Warriors Seated Playing War Drum & Camp Fire with Cooking Pot. Some minor paint chips otherwise Near Excellent & complete overall, contained on an Excellent [Timpo style] Plinth Mounted Display Card with slotted insert. Some of the first Timpo plastic figures produced from the original lead hollow cast moulds. One of the RAREST of the early Timpo Plastics sets to find. The first example to be sold by Vectis. £90-£120
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