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Lot 60:
Description
A vintage plastic and metal collection of toy figures manufactured by Britains Ltd, featuring a range of historical and military themes. The figures are constructed from hand-painted plastic and are mounted onto painted die-cast zinc alloy bases. The assortment includes World War II British infantry units such as a mortar team and machine gunners, American Wild West figures comprising cowboys and Native Americans, medieval knights, and nineteenth-century military personnel including British Redcoats and French-style Zouaves. The lot contains both foot soldiers and mounted figures at a 54mm scale. The undersides of the metal bases bear several legible marks including B R I T A I N S L T D, E N G L A N D, and M A D E I N E N G L A N D, with some examples also featuring the copyright mark © 1 9 7 1.
Width: 45 cm.
Condition report:
The collection is in a heavily played-with condition. There is widespread paint loss, chipping, and scuffing across the majority of the figures (photos 1 and 2). Several plastic figures have become detached from their metal bases (photo 1). There are visible signs of wear and damage to various components, including bent or snapped weapons and missing accessories (photo 2). The figures are loose and unboxed.
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