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Lot 121:
Description
A die-cast model of a Wall’s Ice Cream Van manufactured by Corgi Toys, based on a Ford Thames chassis. The vehicle is finished in a light blue livery with a cream-coloured rear service compartment. The rear section is fitted with a transparent plastic canopy featuring a striped awning decal in red, yellow, and light blue. A small plastic figure of an ice cream vendor is mounted to the cab roof. The model is equipped with a black plastic winding handle at the rear to operate a musical chime mechanism. The grey plastic base includes embossed lettering reading CORGI TOYS, a script Wall’s logo, ICE CREAM VAN ON FORD THAMES, and MADE IN CHINA. This model is a modern reproduction or heritage release, as indicated by the country of manufacture.
Length: 12.7 cm.
Condition report:
The model is in played-with condition. Visible paint chipping and loss are present on the front bumper, wheel arches, and various edges of the blue bodywork. Surface soiling and dust are evident, particularly on the bonnet and roof. The Wall\'s door decals are largely intact with some minor wear to the edges. The clear canopy shows light surface scuffing and internal dust accumulation. The winding mechanism is present but has not been tested for functionality. No original box or packaging is present.
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