collectables, Silver,Gold,Antiques
A collection of Corgi die-cast metal and plastic model vehicles, including an AEC Regent Sheffield double-decker bus (model 97002). The collection comprises approximately six vintage-style models from the ‘Corgi Classics’ and ‘Great British Tram Company’ lines. Specific models include multiple double-decker trams, a double-decker bus, a blue box van, a blue school bus, and a green pickup truck laden with sacks. Notable liveries and markings present are ‘L.N.E.R. EXPRESS PARCELS SERVICE’ and ‘LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY’ on the box van; ‘OSRAM LAMPS’ and ‘SCHOOL BUS’ on the blue bus; ‘DOUBLE DIAMOND WORKS WONDERS,’ ‘SHEFFIELD,’ and ‘BEIGHTON INTAKE’ on the red and cream bus; ‘SUTTON & SONS READING,’ ‘SUTTONS SEEDS’ on the green truck; and ‘THE SHEFFIELD CORPORATION TRAMWAYS’ with newspaper advertisements such as ‘DAILY Telegraph & Star ONE PENNY’ and ‘READ ALL THE SPORT IN THE GREEN UN’ on the trams. Most models are presented in their original cardboard and plastic display packaging, bearing labels such as ‘Not suitable for children under 36 months.’ and ‘Made in Great Britain.’ The models are noted as 1:64 scale where specified.
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